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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 001-31568

New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

04-2619298
(I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

39 Brighton Avenue, Allston, Massachusetts
(Address of principal executive offices)

02134
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617783-0039

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Depositary Receipts
(Title of each Class)

NYSE MKT
(Name of each Exchange on which Registered)

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At June 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s securities held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $141,482,628 based on the closing price of the registrant’s traded securities on the NYSE MKT Exchange on such date. For this computation, the Registrant has excluded the market value of all Depositary Receipts reported as beneficially owned by executive officers and directors of the General Partner of the Registrant; such exclusion shall not be deemed to constitute an admission that any such person is an affiliate of the Registrant.

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As of March 12, 2024, there were 93,853 of the registrant’s Class A units (2,815,601 Depositary Receipts) of limited partnership issued and outstanding and 22,290 Class B units issued and outstanding.

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I

Item 1.

Business

3

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

8

Item 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

13

Item 1C.

Cybersecurity

13

Item 2.

Properties

14

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

20

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosure

21

PART II

Item 5.

Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

21

Item 6.

Reserved

23

Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

24

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

39

Item 8.

Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

40

Item 9.

Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

40

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures

40

Item 9B.

Other Information

40

Item 9C.

Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdiction That Prevent Inspections

41

PART III

Item 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

41

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

45

Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

46

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

48

Item 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

49

PART IV

Item 15.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

50

Item 16.

Form 10-K Summary

50

Exhibit Index

S-1

SIGNATURES

S-6

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (“NERA” or the “Partnership”), a Massachusetts Limited Partnership, was formed on August 12, 1977 as the successor to five real estate limited partnerships (collectively, the “Colonial Partnerships”), which filed for protection under Chapter XII of the Federal Bankruptcy Act in September 1974. The bankruptcy proceedings were terminated in late 1984. In July 2004, the General Partner extended the termination date of the Partnership until 2057.

The authorized capital of the Partnership is represented by three classes of partnership units (“Units”). There are two categories of limited partnership interests (“Class A Units” and “Class B Units”) and one category of general partnership interests (the “General Partnership Units”). The Class A Units were initially issued to creditors and limited partners of the Colonial Partnerships and have been registered under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Each Class A Unit is exchangeable for 30 publicly traded Depositary Receipts (“Depositary Receipts”), which are currently listed on the NYSE American and are registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. The Class B Units were issued to the original general partners of the Partnership. The General Partnership Units are held by the current general partner of the Partnership, NewReal, Inc. (the “General Partner” or “NewReal”). The Class A Units represent an 80% ownership interest, the Class B Units represent a 19% ownership interest, and the General Partnership Units represent a 1% ownership interest.

The Partnership is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, holding for investment, operating and selling real estate. The Partnership, directly or through 31 subsidiary limited partnerships or limited liability companies, owns and operates various residential apartments, condominium units and commercial properties located in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. As used herein, the Partnership’s subsidiary limited partnerships and limited liabilities companies are each referred to as a “Subsidiary Partnership” and are collectively referred to as the “Subsidiary Partnerships.”

The Partnership owns between a 99.67% and 100% interest in each of the Subsidiary Partnerships, except in seven limited liability companies (collectively, the “Investment Properties” or “Joint Ventures”) in which the Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interest. Jameson Brown and Harley Brown indirectly collectively own between 47.6% and 59%, and five other current and past employees of Hamilton own collectively between 0% and 2.4%, respectively of the Joint Ventures. The Partnership’s interest in the Investment Properties is accounted for on the equity method in the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—“Principles of Consolidation.” See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—“Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures” for a description of the properties and their operations. Of those Subsidiary Partnerships not wholly owned by the Partnership, except for the Investment Properties, the remaining ownership interest is held by an unaffiliated third party. In each such case, the third party has entered into an agreement with the Partnership, pursuant to which any benefit derived from the third party’s ownership interest in the applicable Subsidiary Partnerships will be returned to the Partnership.

The long-term goals of the Partnership are to manage, rent and improve its properties and to acquire additional properties with income and capital appreciation potential as suitable opportunities arise. When appropriate, the Partnership may sell or refinance selected properties. Proceeds from any such sales or refinancing will be used to reduce debt, reinvest in acquisitions of other properties, make distributions to the partners, repurchase equity interests, or use for operating expenses or reserves, as determined by the General Partner.

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Operations of the Partnership

As of December 31, 2023, Sally Michael and David Reier, the Trustees of the estate of Harold Brown, held voting control over the capital stock of NewReal, the General Partner of the Partnership. The estate was closed on January 2, 2024, whereupon the capital stock of NewReal previously owned by the estate of Harold Brown were transferred to JPB Real Estate LLC and Maisie Brown LLC, entities controlled by Jameson Brown and Harley Brown respectively, with each entity acquiring 37.5% of the voting control of NewReal at that time.

The General Partner has engaged The Hamilton Company, Inc. (the “Hamilton Company” or “Hamilton”) to perform general management functions for the Partnership’s properties in exchange for management fees. The Hamilton Company is wholly owned by JPB Real Estate LLC and Maisie Brown LLC. The Partnership, the Subsidiary Partnerships, and the Investment Properties currently contract with the Hamilton Company for 53 individuals at the Properties (as defined below) and 11 individuals at the Joint Ventures who are primarily involved in the supervision and maintenance of specific properties. The General Partner has no employees.

As of February 1, 2024, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships owned 2,943 residential apartment units in 27 residential and mixed-use complexes (collectively, the “Apartment Complexes”). The Partnership also owns 19 condominium units in a residential condominium complex, all of which are leased to residential tenants (collectively, the “Condominium Units”). The Apartment Complexes, the Condominium Units and the Investment Properties are located primarily in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts.

As of February 1, 2024, the Subsidiary Partnerships also owned two commercial shopping centers in Framingham, Massachusetts, one commercial building in Newton, Massachusetts, one commercial building in Brookline, Massachusetts and commercial space in mixed-use buildings in Boston, Brockton and Newton, Massachusetts, totaling approximately 130,000 square feet of commercial space. These properties are referred to collectively as the “Commercial Properties.” See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

Additionally, as of February 1, 2024, the Partnership owned a 40-50% interest in 7 residential and mixed use complexes, the Investment Properties, with a total of 688 residential units, one commercial unit, and a 50 car parking lot. See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on these investments.

The Apartment Complexes, Investment Properties, Condominium Units and Commercial Properties are referred to collectively as the “Properties.”

The Brown family entities, which include JPB Real Estate LLC and Maisie Brown LLC, entities controlled by Jameson Brown and Harley Brown respectively, and, in certain cases, Ronald Brown, and officers and employees of the Hamilton Company own or have owned interests in certain of the Properties, Subsidiary Partnerships and Joint Ventures. See “Item 13. Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence.”

The leasing of real estate in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts is highly competitive. The Apartment Complexes, Condominium Units and the Investment Properties must compete for tenants with other residential apartments and condominium units in the areas in which they are located. The Commercial Properties must compete for commercial tenants with other shopping malls and office buildings in the areas in which they are located. Thus, the level of competition at each Property depends on how many other similarly situated properties are in its vicinity. In addition to Item 1A, Risk Factors, see “Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Factors that May Affect Future Results.”

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The Second Amended and Restated Contract of Limited Partnership of the Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”) authorizes the General Partner to acquire real estate and real estate related investments from or in participation with either or both of the Brown family related entities and Ronald Brown, or their affiliates, upon the satisfaction of certain terms and conditions, including the approval of the Partnership’s Advisory Committee and limitations on the price paid by the Partnership for such investments. The Partnership Agreement also permits the Partnership’s limited partners and the General Partner to make loans to the Partnership, subject to certain limitations on the rate of interest that may be charged to the Partnership. Except for the foregoing, the Partnership does not have any policies prohibiting any limited partner, General Partner or any other person from having any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any investment to be acquired or disposed of by the Partnership or in any transaction to which the Partnership is a party or has an interest in or from engaging, for their own account, in business activities of the types conducted or to be conducted by the Partnership. The General Partner is not limited in the number or amount of mortgages which may be  placed on any Property, nor is there a policy limiting the percentage of Partnership assets which may be invested in any specific Property.

Unit Distributions

In March 2024, the Partnership approved a quarterly distribution of $12.00 per Unit ($0.40 per Receipt), payable on March 28, 2024. In addition to the quarterly distribution, there will be a special distribution of $48.00 per Class A unit ($1.60 per Receipt). In 2023 the Partnership paid an aggregate distribution of $84.00 Unit ($2.80 per Receipt) for a total payment of $9,954,888 in 2023. In 2022 the Partnership paid a total distribution of an aggregate $76.80 Unit ($2.56 per Receipt), for a total payment of $9,267,981.

On August 20, 2007, NewReal, Inc., the General Partner authorized an equity repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) under which the Partnership was permitted to purchase, over a period of twelve months, up to 300,000 Depositary Receipts (each of which is one-tenth of a Class A Unit). Over time, the General Partner has authorized increases in the equity repurchase program. On March 10, 2015, the General Partner authorized an increase in the Repurchase Program to 2,000,000 Depository Receipts and extended the Program for an additional five years from March 31, 2015 until March 31, 2020. On March 9, 2020, the General Partner extended the program for an additional five years, from March 31,2020, until March 31,2025. The Repurchase Program requires the Partnership to repurchase a proportionate number of Class B Units and General Partner Units in connection with any repurchases of any Depositary Receipts by the Partnership based upon the 80%, 19% and 1% fixed distribution percentages of the holders of the Class A, Class B and General Partner Units under the Partnership Agreement. Repurchases of Depositary Receipts or Units pursuant to the Repurchase Program may be made by the Partnership from time to time in its sole discretion in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions. From August 20, 2007 through December 31, 2023, the Partnership has repurchased 1,532,234 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $31.72 per receipt (or $951.52 per underlying Class A Unit), 4,394 Class B Units and 231 General Partnership Units, both at an average price of $1,259.00 per Unit, totaling approximately $54,421,000, inclusive of brokerage fees paid by the Partnership.

Property Transactions

On November 30, 2021, the Partnership entered into a Master Credit Facility Agreement (the “Facility Agreement”) with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”), dated as of November 30, 2021, with an initial advance in the amount of $156,000,000. Interest only on the debt at a fixed interest rate of 2.97% is payable on a monthly basis through December 31, 2031. The Partnership’s obligations under the Facility Agreement are secured by mortgages on certain properties pursuant to certain Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement and Fixture Filings (“Mortgages”). See schedule in Note 5, Mortgage Notes Payable, for the details of the transaction as it relates to the specific properties.

The Partnership used the proceeds from the Facility Amendment to pay down approximately $65,300,000 of existing debt secured by 11 properties, along with approximately $2,700,000 in prepayment penalties. The remaining balance of approximately $89,000,000 will be used for general partnership purposes.

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On June 16, 2022, the Partnership entered into an amendment to the Facility Agreement (the “Facility Amendment”). The Facility Amendment included an additional advance in the amount of $80,284,000 at a fixed interest rate of 4.33%.

The Partnership used the proceeds to pay down approximately $37,065,000 of existing debt secured by four properties, along with approximately $854,000 in prepayment penalties. The remaining balance of approximately $42,384,000 will be used for general partnership purposes.

On October 14, 2022, the Partnership entered into a loan agreement with Brookline Bank (the “Brookline Agreement”), which refinanced its loan on 659-665 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA. The Brookline Agreement pays down the loan on the existing debt of $5,954,546.14, extends the maturity until October 14, 2032, at a variable interest rate of SOFR rate, plus 1.7% interest only for two years and amortizing using a thirty-year schedule for the balance of the term. At closing, the Partnership entered into an interest rate swap contract with Brookline Bank with a notional amount equivalent to the underlying loan principal amortization, resulting in a fixed rate of 4.60% through the expiration of the interest rate swap contract. The agreement also allows for an earn out of up to an additional $1,495,453.86 once the property performance reaches a 1.35x debt service coverage ratio and the loan to value equates to at most 65%.

The Partnership purchased a commercial retail property of approximately 20,700 square feet, located at 653 Worcester Road in Framingham, MA for the sum of approximately $10,151,000 on January 18, 2023. This acquisition was funded from the Partnership’s cash reserves and closing costs were approximately $59,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $585,000 for in-place leases, and approximately $378,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 156 months respectively.

On July 14, 2023, the Partnership purchased a 52 unit mixed use property in the South End neighborhood of Boston, MA comprised of three buildings at 26-30 Rutland Street, 105-117 West Concord Street and 475 Shawmut Avenue, and approximately 3,400 square feet of commercial space for a purchase price of approximately $27,500,000. This acquisition was funded from the Partnership’s cash reserves and closing costs were approximately $81,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $525,000 for in-place leases, approximately $61,000 to the value of tenant relationships and $241,000 to the value of below-market leases. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 36 months respectively.

During 2023, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships completed improvements to certain of the Properties at a total cost of approximately $9,289,000. These improvements were funded from cash reserves and, to some extent, escrow accounts established in connection with the financing or refinancing of the applicable Properties. These sources have been adequate to fully fund improvements. The most significant improvements were made at 1144 Commonwealth, Hamilton Oaks, School Street, Redwood Hills, Westgate Apartments, and Hamilton Green, at a cost of $1,982,000, $1,687,000, $701,000, $468,000, $431,000, and $421,000 respectively. The Partnership plans to invest approximately $22,284,000 in capital improvements in 2024. This amount includes approximately $10,067,000 toward the development of a 72 unit apartment complex at Mill Street Development.

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Line of Credit

On July 31, 2014, the Partnership entered into an agreement for a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit. The term of the line was for three years with a floating interest rate equal to a base rate of the greater of (a) the Prime Rate (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one percent per annum, or (c) the LIBOR Rate for a period of one month plus 1% per annum, plus the applicable margin of 2.5%. The agreement originally expired on July 31, 2017, and was extended until October 31, 2020. The costs associated with the line of credit extension were approximately $128,000. Prior to the line’s expiration in 2020, the Partnership exercised its option for a one-year extension until October 31, 2021. The Partnership paid an extension fee of approximately $37,500 in association with the extension.

On October 29, 2021, the Partnership closed on the modification of its existing line of credit. The agreement extended the credit line until October 29, 2024. The commitment amount was for $25 million but is restricted to $17 million during the modification period. The modification period covers the current period and phased out on December 31, 2022. During this period, the loan covenants were modified from a minimum consolidated debt service ratio of 1.60 to a ratio of 1.35 until September 30, 2022; from a minimum tangible net worth requirement of $200 million to a net worth of $175 million until September 30, 2022; from a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 65% to a ratio of 70% until September 30, 2022 and from a minimum debt yield of 9.5% to a yield of 8.5% until September 30, 2022 and a yield of 9.0% until December 31, 2022. Once the financial performance of the Partnership meets the original covenant tests for the trailing 12-month period, the commitment amount will return to $25 million. The portfolio’s debt yield fell below the minimum of 9.0% to 8.6%. Consequently, as of December 31, 2023, the Partnership did not comply with the debt yield financial covenant. As such, the Partnership is restricted to draw down any amount from the line of credit until the Partnership meets the required financial covenants. The Partnership is currently in discussions with a lender for a replacement line of credit. See Note 19, Subsequent Events, for additional information.

On April 14, 2023, the partnership amended the line of credit to convert its base rate of interest from LIBOR to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 10 basis points.

The line of credit may be used for acquisition, refinancing, improvements, working capital and other needs of the Partnership. The line may not be used to pay dividends, make distributions or acquire equity interests of the Partnership.

The line of credit is collateralized by varying percentages of the Partnership’s ownership interest in 23 of its Subsidiary Partnerships and Joint Ventures. Pledged interests range from 49% to 100% of the Partnership’s ownership interest in the respective entities.

Advisory Committee

As of December 31, 2023, the Advisory Committee members were Robert Nahigian and David Ross, limited partners of the Partnership. These Advisory Committee members are not affiliated with the General Partner. The Advisory Committee meets with the General Partner to review the progress of the Partnership, assist the General Partner with policy formation, review the appropriateness, timing and amount of proposed distributions, approve or reject proposed acquisitions and investments with affiliates, and advise the General Partner on various other Partnership affairs. Per the Partnership Agreement, the Advisory Committee has no binding power except that it must approve certain investments and acquisitions or sales by the Partnership from or with affiliates of the Partnership.

Available Information

The Partnership’s website is www.thehamiltoncompany.com. On its website, the Partnership makes available, free of charge, its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forms are made available as soon as reasonably practical after the Partnership electronically files or furnishes such materials to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any shareholder may obtain copies of these documents, free of charge, by sending a request in writing to: Director of Investor Relations, New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership, 39 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

We are subject to certain risks and uncertainties as described below. These risks and uncertainties may not be the only ones we face; there may be additional risks that we do not presently know of or that we currently consider immaterial. All of these risks could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Our ability to pay distributions on, and the market price of, our equity securities may be adversely affected if any of such risks are realized. All investors should consider the following risk factors before deciding to purchase or sell securities of the Partnership.

We are subject to risks inherent in the ownership of real estate. We own and manage multifamily apartment complexes and commercial properties that are subject to varying degrees of risk generally incident to the ownership of real estate. Our financial condition, the value of our properties and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders will be dependent upon our ability to operate our properties in a manner sufficient to generate income in excess of operating expenses and debt service charges, which may be affected by the following risks, some of which are discussed in more detail below:

changes in the economic climate in the markets in which we own and manage properties, including interest rates, the overall level of economic activity, the availability of consumer credit and mortgage financing, unemployment rates and other factors;
a lessening of demand for the multifamily and commercial units that we own;
competition from other available multifamily residential and commercial units and changes in market rental rates;
development by competitors of competing multi-family communities;
increases in property and liability insurance costs;
changes in real estate taxes and other operating expenses (e.g., cleaning, utilities, repair and maintenance costs, insurance and administrative costs, security, landscaping, pest control, staffing, snow removal and other general costs);
changes in laws and regulations affecting properties (including tax, environmental, zoning and building codes, and housing laws and regulations);
weather and other conditions that might adversely affect operating expenses;
expenditures that cannot be anticipated, such as utility rate and usage increases, unanticipated repairs and real estate tax valuation reassessments or mileage rate increases;
our inability to control operating expenses or achieve increases in revenues;
the results of litigation filed or to be filed against us;
risks related to our joint ventures;
risks of personal injury claims and property damage related to mold claims because of diminished insurance coverage;
catastrophic property damage losses that are not covered by our insurance;
risks associated with property acquisitions such as environmental liabilities, among others;

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changes in market conditions that may limit or prevent us from acquiring or selling properties; and
the perception of tenants and prospective tenants as to the attractiveness, convenience and safety of our properties or the neighborhoods in which they are located.

We are dependent on rental income from our multifamily apartment complexes and commercial properties. If we are unable to attract and retain tenants or if our tenants are unable to pay their rental obligations, our financial condition and funds available for distribution to our shareholders will be adversely affected.

Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer. Although we employ a number of measures to prevent, detect and mitigate cybersecurity attacks, our business is at risk from and may be impacted by such attacks as there is no guarantee such efforts will be successful in preventing a cyber-attack. Despite our security measures, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks, and there can be no assurance that our actions, security measures, and controls designed to prevent, detect, or respond to intrusion; to limit access to data; to prevent loss, destruction, alteration, or exfiltration of business information; or to limit the negative impact from such attacks can provide absolute security against a cybersecurity incident. Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, disruption to our operations, increased cybersecurity insurance premiums and damage our reputation, which could adversely affect our business. Our Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing our cybersecurity and data privacy risks. Our cybersecurity program is led by the Hamilton Company’s Chief Financial Officer, who, along with the Hamilton Company’s Director of Information Technology, provide regular updates each quarter to the Audit Committee regarding this program, including information about the cybersecurity threat landscape, investments in infrastructure and opportunities to protect and enhance the Company’s systems and security of products and operations. In addition, the Board of Directors of the General Partner (the “Board” or “Board of Directors”) receives periodic briefings from management regarding cybersecurity activities and initiatives.

Our multifamily apartment complexes and commercial properties are subject to competition. Our properties and joint venture investments are located in developed areas that include other properties. The properties also compete with other rental alternatives, such as condominiums, single and multifamily rental homes, owner occupied single and multifamily homes, and commercial properties in attracting tenants. This competition may affect our ability to attract and retain residents and to increase or maintain rental rates.

The properties we own are concentrated in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Our performance, therefore, is linked to economic conditions and the market for available rental housing and commercial space in these states. A decline in the market for apartment housing and/or commercial properties may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and ability to make distributions to our shareholders.

Our insurance may not be adequate to cover certain risks. There are certain types of risks, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as earthquakes, floods, windstorms, act of war and terrorist attacks that may be uninsurable, or are not economically insurable, or are not fully covered by insurance. Moreover, certain risks, such as mold and environmental exposures, generally are not covered by our insurance. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose our equity in the affected property as well as the anticipated future cash flow from that property. Any such loss could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Debt financing could adversely affect our performance. The vast majority of our assets are encumbered by project specific, non-recourse, non-cross-collateralized mortgage debt. There is a risk that these properties will not have sufficient cash flow from operations for payments of required principal and interest. We may not be able to refinance these loans at an amount equal to the loan balance and the terms of any refinancing may not be as favorable as the terms of existing indebtedness. If we are unable to make required payments on indebtedness that is secured by a mortgage, the Partnership will either invest additional money in the property or the property securing the mortgage may be foreclosed with a consequent loss of income and value to us.

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We are obligated to comply with financial covenants in our indebtedness that could restrict our range of operating activities. The mortgages on our properties contain customary negative covenants, including limitations on our ability, without prior consent of the lender and other items. Failure to comply with these covenants could cause a default under the agreements and, in certain circumstances; our lenders may be entitled to accelerate our debt obligations. Defaults under our debt agreements could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Real estate investments are generally illiquid, and we may not be able to sell our properties when it is economically or strategically advantageous to do so. Real estate investments generally cannot be sold quickly, and our ability to sell properties may be affected by market conditions. We may not be able to diversify or vary our portfolio promptly in accordance with our strategies or in response to economic or other conditions.

Our access to public debt markets is limited. Substantially all of our debt financings are secured by mortgages on our properties because of our limited access to public debt markets.

Litigation may result in unfavorable outcomes. Like many real estate operators, we may be involved in lawsuits involving premises liability claims, housing discrimination claims and alleged violations of landlord-tenant laws, which may give rise to class action litigation or governmental investigations. Any material litigation not covered by insurance, such as a class action, could result in substantial costs being incurred.

Our financial results may be adversely impacted if we are unable to sell properties and employ the proceeds in accordance with our strategic plan. Our ability to pay down debt, reduce our interest costs, repurchase Depositary Receipts and acquire properties is dependent upon our ability to sell the properties we have selected for disposition at the prices and within the deadlines we have established for each respective property.

The costs of complying with laws and regulations could adversely affect our cash flow and ability to make distributions to our shareholders. Our properties must comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) to the extent that they are “public accommodations” or “commercial facilities” as defined in the ADA. The ADA does not consider apartment complexes to be public accommodations or commercial facilities, except for portions of such properties that are open to the public. In addition, the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (the “FHAA”) requires apartment complexes first occupied after March 13, 1990, to be accessible to the handicapped. Other laws also require apartment communities to be handicap accessible. Noncompliance with these laws could result in the imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants. We may be subject to lawsuits alleging violations of handicap design laws in connection with certain of our developments. If compliance with these laws involves substantial expenditures or must be made on an accelerated basis, our ability to make distributions to our shareholders could be adversely affected.

Under various federal, state and local laws, an owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances on, under or in the property. This liability may be imposed without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the substances. Other laws impose on owners and operators certain requirements regarding conditions and activities that may affect human health or the environment. Failure to comply with applicable requirements could complicate our ability to lease or sell an affected property and could subject us to monetary penalties, costs required to achieve compliance and potential liability to third parties. We are not aware of any material noncompliance, liability or claim relating to hazardous or toxic substances or other environmental matters in connection with any of our properties. Nonetheless, it is possible that material environmental contamination or conditions exist, or could arise in the future, in the apartment communities or on the land upon which they are located.

We are subject to the risks associated with investments through joint ventures. Seven of our properties are owned by joint ventures in which we do not have a direct controlling interest. We may enter into joint ventures, including joint ventures that we do not control, in the future. Any joint venture investment involves risks such as the possibility that the co-venturer may seek relief under federal or state insolvency laws or have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with our business interests or goals. While the bankruptcy or insolvency of our co-venturer generally should not disrupt the operations of the joint venture, we could be forced to purchase the co-venturer’s interest in the joint venture or the interest could be sold to a third party. We also may guarantee the

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indebtedness of our joint ventures. If we do not have control over a joint venture, the value of our investment may be affected adversely by a third party that may have different goals and capabilities than ours.

We are subject to risks associated with development, acquisition and expansion of multifamily apartment complexes and commercial properties. Development projects and acquisitions and expansions of apartment complexes are subject to a number of risks, including:

availability of acceptable financing;
competition with other entities for investment opportunities;
failure by our properties to achieve anticipated operating results;
construction costs of a property exceeding original estimates;
delays in construction; and
expenditure of funds on, and the devotion of management time to, transactions that may not come to fruition.

We are subject to control by our directors and officers. The directors and executive officers of the General Partner and members of their families and related entities owned approximately 38% of our Depositary Receipts as of December 31, 2023. Additionally, management decisions rest with our General Partner without limited partner approval.

Competition for skilled personnel could increase our labor costs. We and our management company compete with various other companies in attracting and retaining qualified and skilled personnel who are responsible for the day- to-day operations of our properties. Competitive pressures may require that we enhance our pay and benefits package to compete effectively for such personnel. We may not be able to offset such added costs by increasing the rates we charge our tenants. If there is an increase in these costs or if we fail to attract and retain qualified and skilled personnel, our business and operating results could be harmed.

We depend on our key personnel. Our success depends to a significant degree upon the continued contribution of key members of the management company, who may be difficult to replace. The loss of services of these executives could have a material adverse effect on us. There can be no assurance that the services of such personnel will continue to be available to us. We do not hold key-man life insurance on any of our key personnel.

Changes in market conditions could adversely affect the market price of our Depositary Receipts. As with other publicly traded equity securities, the value of our Depositary Receipts depends on various market conditions, which may change from time to time. Among the market conditions that may affect the value of our Depositary Receipts are the following:

the extent of investor interest in us;
the general reputation of real estate companies and the attractiveness of our equity securities in comparison to other equity securities, including securities issued by other real estate companies;
our financial performance; and
general stock and bond market conditions.

The market value of our Depositary Receipts is based primarily upon the market’s perception of our growth potential and our current and potential future earnings and cash distributions. Consequently, our Depositary Receipts may trade at prices that are higher or lower than our net asset value per Depositary Receipt.

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We face possible risks associated with the physical effects of climate change. We cannot predict with certainty whether climate change is occurring and, if so at what rate. However, the physical effects of climate change could have a material effect on our properties, operations, and business. To the extent climate change causes changes in weather patterns, our markets could experience increases in storm intensity and rising sea levels. Over time, these conditions could result in declining demand for our buildings or the inability of us to operate the buildings at all. Climate change may also have indirect effects on our business by increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) property insurance on terms we find acceptable, increasing the cost of energy and increasing the cost of snow removal at our properties. Proposed federal legislation to address climate change could increase utility and other costs of operating our properties which, if not offset by rising rental income, would reduce our net income. There can be no assurance that climate change will not have a material adverse effect on our properties, operations or business.

Risk of changes in the tax law applicable to real estate partnerships. Since the Internal Revenue Service, the United States Treasury Department and Congress frequently review federal income legislation, we cannot predict whether, when or to what extent new federal tax laws, regulations, interpretations or rulings will be adopted. Any such legislative action may prospectively or retroactively modify our tax treatment and therefore, may adversely affect taxation to us, and/or our partners.

If the IRS makes audit adjustments to our income tax returns, it may assess and collect any taxes (including any applicable penalties and interest) resulting from such audit adjustments directly from the Partnership. If, as a result of any such audit adjustment, we are required to make payments of taxes, penalties and interest, our cash available for distribution to our partners might be substantially reduced.

Some of our costs, such as operating and general and administrative expenses, interest expense, and real estate acquisition and construction costs, are subject to inflation. A portion of our operating expenses is sensitive to inflation. These include expenses for property-related contracted services such as janitorial and engineering services, utilities, repairs and maintenance, and insurance. Property taxes are also impacted by inflationary changes as taxes are regularly reassessed based on changes in the fair value of our properties. Additionally, inflationary pricing may have a negative effect on real estate acquisitions and the construction costs necessary to complete our renovation, development and redevelopment projects, including, but not limited to, costs of construction materials, labor, and services from third-party contractors and suppliers. Our commercial leases have fixed rent increases which may not increase in line with inflation, thus causing our net operating income to decrease. As a result, our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows, as well as our ability to pay dividends, could be adversely affected over time.

Revenue associated with residential properties may be limited in the future if current rent restriction proposals are adopted by the City of Boston. On February 13, 2023, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu submitted a home rule petition to the Boston City Council that would allow the City to limit how much landlords can increase rent on returning tenants each year to the lower of 10% or the Consumer Price Index for the Boston metropolitan area plus six percentage points. The petition, as currently stated, would apply to any properties with six or more units. The petition needs to be approved by both local and state policymakers in order to be enacted. The Boston City Council approved the submission of the petition to the state legislature on March 8, 2023. If such petition were to be passed by state legislatures, our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows, as well as our ability to pay dividends, could be adversely affected over time.

Recent City of Boston regulations impose new energy performance standards and fines that may increase utilities and administrative costs in order to comply with disclosure and energy reduction requirements. The City of Boston has implemented a Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance that sets specific requirements for large buildings to reduce energy use with the goal of targeting zero emissions for large buildings by 2050. The ordinance restricts emissions standards to certain units that begin phasing in during 2025 with such limits decreasing over time according to specific thresholds based upon building use type. Non-compliance with either disclosure requirements or emission limits may result in the imposition of penalties for such time as non-compliance remains in effect. As a result, our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows, as well as our ability to pay dividends, could be adversely affected over time.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 1C.    CYBERSECURITY

The Partnership’s information technology, communication networks, system applications, accounting and financial reporting platforms and related systems, and those that are offered to residents and tenants, are integral to the operation of the business. The Partnership utilizes these systems, among others, for financial analysis, management, and reporting, for facilitation of operations, including for the initiation, generation, and completion of resident leasing, for internal communications, and for various other aspects of the business.

The Partnership’s cybersecurity strategy is focused on detection, protection, incident response, security risk management and mitigation, and resiliency of the cybersecurity infrastructure. The Partnership has implemented or is in the process of continuously evaluating, testing and updating various information security processes and policies designed to identify, assess and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats to the Partnership’s critical computer networks, third-party hosted services, communications systems, hardware and software, and critical data, including confidential information that is proprietary, strategic or competitive in nature, as well as any personally identifiable information related to the Partnership’s residents’ and employees’ personal data.

To operate its business, the Partnership engages certain third-party vendors to perform a variety of functions. The Partnership seeks to engage reliable, reputable service providers. Depending upon the nature of the services and the sensitivity of the data that a third-party service provider processes, the Partnership’s vendor management procedures include reviewing the cybersecurity procedures, imposing contractual requirements, and conducting as needed periodic reassessments. The Partnership seeks to further enhance this review to expand the scope and depth of this analysis.

Cybersecurity is a critical component of our risk management process. We recognize that no single technology, process, or business control can effectively prevent or mitigate all risks, thus we use a variety of tools including multi-factor authentication and antivirus and firewall protection, to help identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. These individual technologies work together as part of our strategy to minimize risk. This strategy is tested through audits and independent program assessments, as well as through additional exercises with our Managed Service Provider, designed to assess effectiveness. The Managed Service Provider actively manages our firewalls, multi-factor authentication, antivirus, and Azure environment. Our Managed Service Provider also reviews our cybersecurity program on a quarterly basis and provides recommendations toward best industry practice. Our cybersecurity program is continually evolving to align with NIST standards, and we regularly monitor our progression toward these standards.

Our Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing our cybersecurity and data privacy risks. Our cybersecurity program is led by the Hamilton Company’s Chief Financial Officer, who, along with the Hamilton Company’s Director of Information Technology who has been with Hamilton for 38 years, provide regular updates each quarter to the Audit Committee regarding this program, including information about the cybersecurity threat landscape, investments in infrastructure and opportunities to protect and enhance the Company’s systems and security of products and operations. The also Board receives periodic briefings from management regarding cybersecurity activities and initiatives.

The Partnership’s cybersecurity program is designed to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and systems within the Company’s environment to effectively support our business objectives and customer needs. Our commitment to cybersecurity focuses on enhancing our prevention, monitoring, and detection response capabilities to identify and respond to evolving threats. We believe cybersecurity is the responsibility of every employee of the Hamilton Company, and it is prioritized each year. We regularly test, educate, and share best practices with employees of the Hamilton Company to raise awareness of cyber threats through a comprehensive security awareness training program. Our Managed Service Provider is responsible for testing our ability to restore our critical infrastructure on a quarterly basis. Additionally, our incident response and disaster recovery plans are reviewed and updated annually.

During 2023, we have not encountered cybersecurity challenges that have materially impaired our operations, business strategy or financial condition.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships own the Apartment Complexes, the Condominium Units, the Commercial Properties and a 40-50% interest in seven Investment Properties. See also “Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence” for information concerning affiliated transactions.

Apartment Complexes

The table below lists the location of the 2,943 Apartment Units, the number and type of units in each complex, the range of rents and vacancies as of February 1, 2024, the principal amount outstanding under any mortgages as of December 31, 2023, the fixed interest rates applicable to such mortgages, and the maturity dates of such mortgages.

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Mortgage Balance

    

 

and Interest Rate

Maturity

Number and Type

As of

Date of

Apartment Complex

of Units

Rent Range

Vacancies

December 31, 2023

(1)

Mortgage

 

Boylston Downtown L.P.

 

268 units

 

4

$

34,092,579

2028

62 Boylston Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

3.97

%  

Boston, MA

 

0 two bedroom

 

N/A

 

53 one bedroom

$

2,625

3,300

 

215 studios

$

2,075

2,625

Brookside Associates, LLC

 

44 units

 

3

$

6,175,000

2035

5–7–10–12 Totman Road

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

3.53

%  

Woburn, MA

 

34 two bedroom

$

1,850

2,125

 

10 one bedroom

$

1,700

2,000

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Clovelly Apartments L.P.

 

103 units

 

$

11,214,000

2031

160–170 Concord Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

2.97

%  

Nashua, NH

 

53 two bedroom

$

1,575

2,050

 

50 one bedroom

$

1,550

1,800

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Commonwealth 1137 L.P.

 

35 units

 

$

5,440,000

2031

1131–1137 Commonwealth Ave.

 

29 three bedroom

$

3,375

4,400

 

2.97

%  

Allston, MA

 

4 two bedroom

$

2,500

3,000

 

1 one bedroom

$

1,450

1,450

 

1 studio

$

1,725

1,725

Commonwealth 1144 L.P.

 

261 units

 

1

$

32,325,000

2031

1144–1160 Commonwealth Ave.

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

2.97

%  

Allston, MA

 

11 two bedroom

$

2,125

2,500

 

109 one bedroom

$

1,890

2,550

 

141 studios

$

1,825

2,300

Nera Dean Street Associates, LLC

 

69 units

 

5

$

10,322,000

2032

38–48 Dean Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

4.33

%  

Norwood, MA

 

66 two bedroom

$

1,800

2,300

 

3 one bedroom

$

1,800

1,900

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Executive Apartments L.P.

 

72 units

 

$

8,190,000

2031

545–561 Worcester Road

 

1 three bedroom

$

2,450

2,450

 

2.97

%  

Framingham, MA

 

47 two bedroom

$

1,885

2,095

 

23 one bedroom

$

1,600

1,855

1 studio

$

1,625

1,625

Hamilton Battle Green LLC

 

48 units

 

1

$

3,766,660

2026

34–42 Worthen Road

 

0 three bedroom

N/A

 

4.95

%  

Lexington, MA

 

24 two bedroom

$

2,650

3,100

 

24 one bedroom

$

2,175

2,480

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Hamilton Green Apartments LLC

 

193 units

 

1

$

32,190,519

2028

311–319 Lowell Street

 

10 three bedroom

$

3,100

3,750

 

4.67

%  

Andover, MA

 

168 two bedroom

$

2,325

2,900

 

15 one bedroom

$

2,150

2,500

0 studios

$

N/A

Hamilton Highlands

79 units

$

19,437,587

2026

755-757 Highland Avenue

0 three bedroom

$

N/A

3.76

%  

Needham,Ma.

76 two bedroom

$

2,400

2,950

2 one bedroom

$

1,925

2,085

1 studio

$

2,100

2,100

Hamilton Oaks Associates, LLC

 

268 units

 

2

$

26,666,000

2031

30–50 Oak Street Extension

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

2.97

%  

40–60 Reservoir Street

 

96 two bedroom

$

1,750

2,100

Brockton, MA

 

159 one bedroom

$

1,450

1,800

 

13 studios

$

1,350

1,550

Highland Street Apartments L.P.

 

36 units

 

$

3,960,000

2031

38–40 Highland Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

2.97

%  

Lowell, MA

 

24 two bedroom

$

1,500

1,725

 

10 one bedroom

$

1,500

1,625

 

2 studios

$

1,325

1,425

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Mortgage Balance

    

 

and Interest Rate

Maturity

 

Number and Type

As of

Date of

 

Apartment Complex

of Units

Rent Range

Vacancies

December 31, 2023

(1)

Mortgage

 

Linhart L.P.

 

9 units

 

$

4–34 Lincoln Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

%  

Newton, MA

 

0 two bedroom

 

N/A

 

5 one bedroom

$

1,750

2,050

 

4 studios

$

1,575

2,025

Mill Street Development (2)

 

 

%  

57 Mill Street

 

 

Woburn,MA.

 

 

 

Mill Street Gardens, LLC

181 units

2

$

31,000,000

2035

57 Mill Street

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

3.59

%  

Woburn,MA.

116 two bedroom

$

1,950

2,450

62 one bedroom

$

1,700

2,150

3 studios

$

1,575

1,625

North Beacon 140 L.P.

 

65 units

 

2

$

12,683,000

2031

140–154 North Beacon Street

 

10 three bedroom

$

3,550

3,900

 

2.97

%  

Brighton, MA

 

54 two bedroom

$

2,650

3,400

 

1 one bedroom

$

2,375

2,375

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Olde English Apartments L.P.

 

84 units

 

$

9,608,000

2031

703–718 Chelmsford Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

2.97

%  

Lowell, MA

 

47 two bedroom

$

1,700

1,850

 

30 one bedroom

$

1,650

1,750

 

7 studios

$

1,475

1,750

Redwood Hills L.P.

 

180 units

 

1

$

17,105,000

2031

376-382 Sunderland road

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

2.97

%  

Worcester, MA

 

89 two bedroom

$

1,675

2,150

 

91 one bedroom

$

1,450

1,800

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Residences at Captain Parkers LLC

94 units

 

1

$

20,750,000

2029

125 Worthen Road and Ryder Lane

8 three bedroom

$

3,600

4,100

 

4.05

%  

Lexington, MA

48 two bedroom

$

2,650

3,150

38 one bedroom

$

2,250

2,750

0 studios

 

N/A

River Drive L.P.

 

72 units

 

1

$

9,543,000

2031

3–17 River Drive

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

2.97

%  

Danvers, MA

 

60 two bedroom

$

1,875

2,150

 

5 one bedroom

$

1,700

1,850

 

7 studios

$

1,650

1,750

School Street 9, LLC

 

184 units

 

$

26,993,000

2032

9 School Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

4.33

%  

Framingham, MA

 

96 two bedroom

$

1,975

2,200

 

88 one bedroom

$

1,600

1,875

 

0 studios

 

Shawmut Place LLC

 

52 units

 

1

$

105-117 West Concord St, 473-477 Shawmut Ave,

12 four bedroom

$

3525

5200

and 26-30 Rutland St

4 three bedroom

$

3100

4500

 

Boston, MA

13 two bedroom

$

2400

4000

23 one bedroom

$

1950

3000

0 studios

 

N/A

WCB Associates, LLC

 

180 units

 

1

$

19,266,000

2031

10–70 Westland Street

 

0 three bedroom

$

N/A

 

2.97

%  

985–997 Pleasant Street

 

96 two bedroom

$

1,715

2,000

Brockton, MA

 

84 one bedroom

$

1,345

1,690

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Westgate Apartments, LLC

 

220 units

 

2

$

38,475,000

2032

2–20 Westgate Drive

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

4

%  

Woburn, MA

 

110 two bedroom

$

1950

2150

 

110 one bedroom

$

1750

2225

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Westgate Apartments Burlington, LLC

 

20 units

 

$

4,494,000

2032

105–107 Westgate Drive

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

4.33

%  

Burlington, MA

 

12 two bedroom

$

2,175

2,450

 

8 one bedroom

$

1,950

2,050

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Woodland Park Partners, LLC

 

126 units

 

$

21,788,650

2027

264-290 Grove Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

4

%  

Newton, MA

 

80 two bedroom

$

1900

2700

 

30 one bedroom

$

1900

2300

16 studios

$

1600

2000

(1)The mortgage balance is stated before unamortized deferred financing costs.

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(2) Mill Street Development, LLC, was held for development. In December of 2023, the Partnership received 40B approval to construct a 72 unit apartment complex. Management expects to start the construction project in 2024. In order to comply with the permanent financing requirements for a 40B project, Mill Street Development signed a term sheet for a loan of up to $15 million, to be funded upon completion of the development project. In addition, Mill Street Development deposited $75,000 into escrow to comply with the 40B project requirement of a cost certification of total development costs upon completion of the project.

Current free rent concessions would result in an average reduction in unit rents of approximately $2.13 per month per unit. Free rent expense amortized in 2023 was approximately $76,000 compared to approximately $344,000 in 2022.

See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information relating to the mortgages payable of the Partnership and Subsidiary Partnerships.

Condominium Units

The Partnership owns and leases to residential tenants 19 Condominium Units in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts.

The table below lists the location of the 19 Condominium Units, the type of units, the range of rents received by the Partnership for such units, and the number of vacancies as of February 1, 2024.

    

    

    

    

Mortgage Balance

    

 

Number and Type

and Interest Rate

Maturity

 

of Units Owned

As of

Date of

 

Condominiums

by Partnership

Rent Range

Vacancies

December 31, 2023

Mortgage

 

Riverside Apartments

 

19 units

 

 

 

8–20 Riverside Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

Watertown, MA

 

12 two bedroom

$

2,000

2,400

 

5 one bedroom

$

1,855

2,125

 

2 studios

$

2,000

2,000

Commercial Properties

BOYLSTON DOWNTOWN LP. In 1995, this Subsidiary Partnership acquired the Boylston Downtown property in Boston, Massachusetts (“Boylston”). This mixed-use property includes 15,908 square feet of rentable commercial space. As of February 1, 2024, the commercial space was fully occupied, and the average rent per square foot was $32.80 For mortgage balance, interest rate and maturity date information see “Apartment Complexes” above.

HAMILTON OAKS ASSOCIATES, LLC. The Hamilton Oaks Apartment complex in Brockton, Massachusetts was acquired by the Partnership in December 1999 through Hamilton Oaks Associates, LLC, and includes 6,075 square feet of rentable commercial space, occupied by a daycare center. As of February 1, 2024, the commercial space was fully occupied, and the average rent per square foot was $15.00.The Partnership also rents roof space for a cellular phone antenna at an average rent of approximately $63,000 per year through November 2040. For mortgage balance, interest rate and maturity date information see “Apartment Complexes” above.

LINHART LP. In 1995, the Partnership acquired the Linhart property in Newton, Massachusetts (“Linhart”). This mixed-use property includes 22,200 square feet of rentable commercial space. As of February 1, 2024, the commercial space had vacant square footage of 1,273 square feet, and the average rent per square foot was $27.10.

NORTH BEACON 140 LP. In 1995, this Subsidiary Partnership acquired the North Beacon property in Boston, Massachusetts. This mixed-use property includes 1,050 square feet of rentable commercial space. The property was fully rented as of February 1, 2024, and the average rent per square foot as of that date was $40.50. For mortgage balance, interest rate and maturity date information see “Apartment Complexes” above.

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WRF 659 LLC.  In 1999, the Partnership acquired the Staples Plaza shopping center in Framingham, Massachusetts. The shopping center consists of 38,268 square feet of rentable commercial space. As of February 1, 2024, this property was fully occupied, and the average net rent per square foot was $13.23. A new tenant, Blue Pearl Operations LLC, signed a lease on January 9, 2023 that includes a tenant fit up period of the earlier of 12 months from lease signing or such time as the tenant receives a certificate of occupancy. As of December 31, 2023, no rent is due from this tenant.

HAMILTON LINEWT ASSOCIATES, LLC. In 2007, the Partnership acquired a retail block in Newton, Massachusetts. The property consists of 5,850 square feet of rentable commercial space. As of February 1, 2024, the commercial space was fully occupied, and the average rent per square foot was $37.33.

HAMILTON CYPRESS LLC. In 2008, the Partnership acquired a medical office building in Brookline, Massachusetts. The property consists of 17,718 square feet of rentable commercial space. As of February 1, 2024, the space was fully occupied, and the average rent per square foot was $40.38

653 WORCESTER Road LLC. On January 18, 2023, the Partnership purchased a commercial retail property of 20,693 square feet of rentable commercial space located at 653 Worcester Road in Framingham, Massachusetts for the sum of approximately $10,151,000. As of February 1, 2024, the space was fully occupied, and the average rent per square foot was $28.25.

SHAWMUT PLACE, LLC. On July 14, 2023, the Partnership purchased a 52 unit mixed use property in the South End neighborhood of Boston, MA comprised of three buildings at 26-30 Rutland Street, 105-117 West Concord Street and 475 Shawmut Avenue, and 3,397 square feet of commercial space for a purchase price of approximately $27,500,000. The commercial space was fully rented as of February 1, 2024, and the average rent per square foot as of that date was $44.09.

The following information is provided for commercial leases:

    

    

Total square

    

Total number

    

Percentage of

 

Annual base rent

feet for

of leases

annual base rent

 

Through December 31,

for expiring leases

expiring leases

expiring

for expiring leases

 

2024

$

416,581

 

29,166

 

29

 

12

%  

2025

 

253,320

 

7,455

 

7

 

7

%  

2026

 

361,731

 

14,221

 

8

 

10

%  

2027

 

309,189

 

8,884

 

5

 

9

%  

2028

 

251,316

 

6,929

 

2

 

7

%  

2029

 

433,890

 

15,138

 

3

 

12

%  

2030

 

 

 

 

%  

2031

%  

2032

110,600

1,106

1

3

%  

2033

%  

Thereafter

 

1,428,261

 

46,987

 

4

 

40

%  

Totals

$

3,564,888

 

129,886

 

59

 

100

%  

Commercial rental income is accounted for using the straight-line method. Approximately 36% of our commercial leases contain rent escalations which range from $0.18 to $2.42 per square foot per year.

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Investment Properties

See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Investment Properties.

The Partnership has a 50% ownership interest in the properties summarized below:

    

    

    

    

Mortgage Balance

 

and Interest Rate

Maturity

 

Number and Type

As of

Date of

 

Investment Properties

of Units

Range

Vacancies

December 31, 2023

(1)

Mortgage

 

345 Franklin, LLC

 

40 Units

 

1

$

8,482,755

2028

345 Franklin Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

3.87

%  

Cambridge, MA

 

39 two bedroom

$

3,755

4,300

 

1 one bedroom

$

3,250

3,250

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC

 

148 Units

 

2

$

16,900,000

2024

223 Main Street

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

4.34

%  

Watertown, MA

 

93 two bedroom

$

2,625

2,900

 

31 one bedroom

$

2,400

2,550

 

24 studios

$

2,250

2,350

Hamilton Minuteman, LLC

 

42 Units

 

1

$

6,000,000

2031

1 April Lane

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

3.71

%  

Lexington, MA

 

40 two bedroom

$

2,650

3,400

 

2 one bedroom

$

2,100

2,250

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Hamilton Essex 81 LLC

 

49 Units

 

2

$

10,000,000

2025

Residential

 

0 three bedroom

 

N/A

 

7.63

%  

81–83 Essex Street

 

11 two bedroom

$

3,000

3,300

Boston, MA

 

38 one bedroom

$

2,050

2,500

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Hamilton Essex Development LLC

 

Parking Lot

 

 

Commercial

 

81–83 Essex Street

Boston, MA

Hamilton 1025  LLC

 

Commercial Building

Commercial

 

1025 Hancock Street

 

Quincy,MA

 

 

The Partnership has a 40% ownership interest in the property summarized below:

Hamilton Park Towers, LLC

 

409 Units

 

9

$

125,000,000

2028

175–185 Freeman Street,

 

71 three bedroom

$

3,850

5,000

 

3.99

%  

Brookline,MA

 

227 two bedroom

$

2,750

4,100

 

111 one bedroom

$

2,350

3,300

 

0 studios

 

N/A

Current free rent concessions would result in an average reduction in unit rents of $4,53 per month per unit. Free rent amortized in 2023 was approximately $37,000, compared to $220,000 in 2022.

(1) The mortgage balance is stated before unamortized deferred financing costs.

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345 FRANKLIN, LLC. In November 2001, the Partnership invested approximately $1,533,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 40-unit apartment building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In June 2013, the property was refinanced with a 15-year mortgage in the amount of $10,000,000 at 3.87%, interest only for 3 years and is amortized on a 30-year schedule for the balance of the term. The Partnership paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $6,776,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage. After the refinancing, the property made a distribution of $1,610,000 to the Partnership. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting. Although the Partnership has no legal obligation, the Partnership intends to fund its share of any future operating deficits if needed. At December 31, 2023, the balance of this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $8,483,000. This investment is referred to as 345 Franklin, LLC.

HAMILTON ON MAIN, LLC. In August 2004, the Partnership invested $8,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 280-unit apartment complex located in Watertown, Massachusetts. The total purchase price was $56,000,000. The Partnership sold 137 units as condominiums. The assets were combined with Hamilton on Main Apartments. Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC is known as Hamilton Place. In 2005, Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC obtained a ten-year mortgage on the three buildings to be retained. The mortgage was $16,825,000, with interest only of 5.18% for three years and amortizing on a 30-year schedule for the remaining seven years when the balance is due. The net proceeds after funding escrow accounts and closing costs on the mortgage were approximately $16,700,000, which were used to reduce the existing mortgage. In August 2014, the property was refinanced with a 10-year mortgage in the amount of $16,900,000 at 4.34% interest only. The Joint Venture Partnership paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $15,205,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage and distributed $850,000 to the Partnership. The costs associated with the refinancing were approximately $161,000. At December 31, 2023, the balance of this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $16,900,000. In 2018, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its share of any future operating deficiencies, if needed. This investment is referred to as Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC.

HAMILTON MINUTEMAN, LLC. In September 2004, the Partnership invested approximately $5,075,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 42-unit apartment complex located in Lexington, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $10,100,000. In October 2004, the Partnership obtained a mortgage on the property in the amount of $8,025,000 and returned $3,775,000 to the Partnership. The Partnership obtained a new 10-year mortgage in the amount of $5,500,000 in January 2007. The interest on the new loan was 5.67% fixed for the ten year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan. This loan required a cash contribution by the Partnership of $1,250,000 in December 2006. On September 12, 2016, the property was refinanced with a 15 year mortgage in the amount of $6,000,000, at 3.71%, interest only. The Joint Venture Partnership paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $5,158,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage and made a distribution of $385,000 to the Partnership. The cost associated with the refinancing was approximately $123,000. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Minuteman, LLC. At December 31, 2023, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $6,000,000. In 2018, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its share of any future operating deficiencies, if needed. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Minuteman, LLC.

HAMILTON 1025, LLC. On March 2, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,352,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 176-unit apartment complex with an additional small commercial building located in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $23,750,000. The Partnership sold 127 of the units as condominiums and retained 49 units for long-term investment. The Partnership obtained a new 10-year mortgage in the amount of $5,000,000 on the units to be retained by the Partnership. The interest on the new loan was 5.67% fixed for the 10-year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan term. On July 8, 2016, Hamilton 1025 LLC paid off the outstanding balance of the mortgage balance. The Partnership made a capital contribution of $2,359,500 to Hamilton 1025, LLC for its share of the funds required for the transaction. As of December 31, 2023, all residential units were sold. The Partnership still owns the commercial building. This investment is referred to as Hamilton 1025, LLC.

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HAMILTON ESSEX 81, LLC. On March 7, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a building comprising 48 apartments, one commercial space and a 50-car surface parking lot located in Boston, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $14,300,000, with a $10,750,000 mortgage. The Partnership planned to operate the building and initiate development of the parking lot. In June 2007, the Partnership separated the parcels, formed an additional limited liability company for the residential apartments and obtained a mortgage on the property. The new limited liability company formed for the residential apartments and commercial space is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC. In August 2008, the Partnership restructured the mortgages on both parcels at Essex 81 and transferred the residential apartments to Hamilton Essex 81, LLC. On September 28, 2015, Hamilton Essex Development, LLC paid off the outstanding mortgage balance of $1,952,286. The Partnership made a capital contribution of $978,193 to Hamilton Essex Development LLC for its share of the funds required for the transaction. Additionally, the Partnership made a capital contribution of $100,000 to Hamilton Essex 81, LLC. On September 30, 2015, Hamilton Essex 81, LLC obtained a new 10-year mortgage in the amount of $10,000,000, interest only at 2.18% plus the one month Libor rate. The proceeds of the note were used to pay off the existing mortgage of $8,040,719 and the Partnership received a distribution of $978,193 for its share of the excess proceeds. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting. Although the Partnership has no legal obligation, the Partnership intends to fund its share of any future operating deficits if needed. At December 31, 2023, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $10,000,000. The investment in the parking lot is referred to as Hamilton Essex Development, LLC; the investment in the apartments is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC

HAMILTON PARK TOWERS, LLC. On October 28, 2009 the Partnership invested approximately $15,925,000 in a joint venture to acquire a 40% interest in a residential property located in Brookline, Massachusetts. The property, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC, referred to as Dexter Park, is a 409 unit residential complex. The purchase price was $129,500,000. In order to fund this investment, the Partnership used approximately $8,757,000 of its cash reserves and borrowed approximately $7,168,000 with an interest rate of 6% from HBC Holdings, LLC, an entity owned by Jameson Brown and his affiliates (“HBC”). The term of the loan was four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand by HBC with six months’ notice. The loan was paid in full in April 2012. The original mortgage was $89,914,000 with an interest rate of 5.57% and was to mature in 2019.

On May 31, 2018, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC, entered into a Mortgage Note with John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) in the principal amount of $125,000,000. Interest only payments on the Note are payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of 3.99% per annum, and the principal amount of the Note is due and payable on June 1, 2028. The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Dexter Park apartment complex located at 175 Freeman Street, Brookline, Massachusetts pursuant to a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2018. The Note is guaranteed by the Partnership and HBC pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated May 31, 2018.

Hamilton Park Towers, LLC used the proceeds of the loan to pay off an outstanding loan of approximately $82,000,000 and distributed approximately $41,200,000 to its owners. The Partnership’s share of the distribution was approximately $16,500,000. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for the investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its share of any future operating deficiencies as needed.

At December 31, 2023, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $125,000,000. This investment, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC is referred to as Dexter Park.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Partnership, the Subsidiary Partnerships, and the Investment Properties and their properties are not presently subject to any material litigation, and, to management’s knowledge, there is not any material litigation

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presently threatened against them. The properties are occasionally subject to ordinary routine legal and administrative proceedings incident to the ownership of residential and commercial real estate. Some of the legal and other expenses related to these proceedings are covered by insurance and none of these costs and expenses are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Partnership.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Each Class A Unit is exchangeable, through Computershare Trust Company (“Computershare”) (formerly Equiserve LP), the Partnership’s Depositary Agent, for 30 Depositary Receipts (“Receipts”). The Receipts are listed and publicly traded on the NYSE MKT Exchange under the symbol “NEN.” There has never been an established trading market for the Class B Units or General Partnership Units.

Effective January 3, 2012, the Partnership authorized a 3-for-1 forward split of its Depositary Receipts listed on the NYSE MKT and a concurrent adjustment of the exchange ratio of Depositary Receipts for Class A Units of the Partnership from 10-to-1 to 30-to-1, such that each Depositary Receipt represents one-thirtieth (1/30) of a Class A Unit of the Partnership.

All references to Depositary Receipts in the report are reflective of the 3-for-1 forward split.

Distribution to Limited & General Partners were:

    

2023

    

2022

 

Class A—Limited Partners (80%)

$

7,963,910

$

7,414,385

Class B—Limited Partners (19%)

 

1,891,429

 

1,760,916

Class C—General Partner (1%)

 

99,549

 

92,680

Total

$

9,954,888

$

9,267,981

On March 12, 2024, the closing price on the NYSE American for a Depositary Receipt was $71.00. There were 2,771,321 Depositary Receipts outstanding and 1,476 Units (representing 44,280 receipts) held by approximately 116 registered record holders.

Any portion of the Partnership’s cash, which the General Partner deems not necessary for cash reserves, is distributed to the Partners, and distributions are made on a quarterly basis. The Partnership has made annual distributions to its Partners since 1978.The Partnership made distributions of $84.00 per unit ($2.80 per Depositary Receipt) in 2023. The Partnership made distributions of $76.80 per Unit ($2.56 per Depositary Receipt) in 2022. The total distribution was $9,954,888 in 2023 and $9,267,981 in 2022. In March 2024, the Partnership declared a quarterly distribution of $12.00 per Unit ($0.40 per Depositary Receipt) payable on March 28, 2024. In addition to the quarterly distribution, there will be a special distribution of $48.00 per Class A unit ($1.60 per Depositary Receipt).

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See “Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” for certain information relating to the number of holders of each class of Units.

Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities during the fourth quarter of 2023:

    

    

    

Remaining number

 

Depositary Receipts

of Depositary Receipts

 

Purchased as Part

that may be purchased

 

Average

of Publicly

Under the Plan

 

Period

Price Paid

Announced Plan

(as Amended)

 

October 1–31, 2023

$

66.77

 

543

 

481,765

November 1–30, 2023

$

69.83

 

13,077

 

468,688

December 1-31,2023

$

69.51

 

924

 

467,764

Total

 

14,544

See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning the Repurchase Program.

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ITEM 6. [Reserved]

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward Looking Statements

Certain information contained herein includes forward looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Liquidation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in written form from time to time, reflect management’s good faith belief when those statements are made, and are based on information currently available to management. Caution should be exercised in interpreting and relying on such forward looking statements, the realization of which may be impacted by known and unknown risks and uncertainties, events that may occur subsequent to the forward looking statements, and other factors which may be beyond the Partnership’s control and which can materially affect the Partnership’s actual results, performance or achievements for 2023 and beyond. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties mentioned below materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.

Along with risks detailed in Item “1A Risk Factors” and from time to time in the Partnership’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, some factors that could cause the Partnership’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward looking statements include but are not limited to the following:

The Partnership depends on the real estate markets where its properties are located, primarily in Eastern Massachusetts, and these markets may be adversely affected by local economic market conditions, which are beyond the Partnership’s control.
The Partnership is subject to the general economic risks affecting the real estate industry, such as dependence on tenants’ financial condition, the need to enter into new leases or renew leases on terms favorable to tenants in order to generate rental revenues and our ability to collect rents from our tenants.
The Partnership is also impacted by changing economic conditions making alternative housing arrangements more or less attractive to the Partnership’s tenants, such as the interest rates on single family home mortgages and the availability and purchase price of single family homes in the Greater Boston metropolitan area.
The Partnership is subject to significant expenditures associated with each investment, such as debt service payments, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, which are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in revenues from a property.
The Partnership is subject to increases in heating and utility costs that may arise as a result of economic and market conditions and fluctuations in seasonal weather conditions.
Civil disturbances, earthquakes and other natural disasters may result in uninsured or underinsured losses.
Actual or threatened terrorist attacks may adversely affect our ability to generate revenues and the value of our properties.
Financing or refinancing of Partnership properties may not be available to the extent necessary or desirable, or may not be available on favorable terms.

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The Partnership properties face competition from similar properties in the same market. This competition may affect the Partnership’s ability to attract and retain tenants and may reduce the rents that can be charged.
Given the nature of the real estate business, the Partnership is subject to potential environmental liabilities. These include environmental contamination in the soil at the Partnership’s or neighboring real estate, whether caused by the Partnership, previous owners of the subject property or neighbors of the subject property, and the presence of hazardous materials in the Partnership’s buildings, such as asbestos, lead, mold and radon gas. Management is not aware of any material environmental liabilities at this time.
Insurance coverage for and relating to commercial properties is increasingly costly and difficult to obtain. In addition, insurance carriers have excluded certain specific items from standard insurance policies, which have resulted in increased risk exposure for the Partnership. These include insurance coverage for acts of terrorism and war, and coverage for mold and other environmental conditions. Coverage for these items is either unavailable or prohibitively expensive.
Market interest rates could adversely affect market prices for Class A Partnership Units and Depositary Receipts as well as performance and cash flow.
Changes in income tax laws and regulations may affect the income taxable to owners of the Partnership. These changes may affect the after-tax value of future distributions.
The Partnership may fail to identify, acquire, construct or develop additional properties; may develop or acquire properties that do not produce a desired or expected yield on invested capital; may be unable to sell poorly- performing or otherwise undesirable properties quickly; or may fail to effectively integrate acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties.
Risk associated with the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments.
Competition for acquisitions may result in increased prices for properties.
Any weakness identified in the Partnership’s internal controls as part of the evaluation being undertaken could have an adverse effect on the Partnership’s business.
Ongoing compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 may require additional personnel or systems changes.

The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive or as an admission regarding the adequacy of disclosures made by the Partnership. The Partnership expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

General

On February 24, 2019, Harold Brown, the owner of 75% of the outstanding voting securities of NewReal, Inc. (“NewReal”), the general partner of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership, passed away. As a result, the estate of Harold Brown held voting control over the capital stock of NewReal. On January 2, 2024, the estate was settled, with Jameson Brown and Harley Brown each assuming 37.5% ownership in NewReal. As of February 1, 2024, the Brown family related entities and Ronald Brown collectively own approximately 32.4% of the Depositary Receipts representing the Partnership Class A Units (including Depositary Receipts held by trusts for the benefit of such persons’ family members). Brown family related entities also control 75% of the Partnership’s Class B Units, and 75% of the capital stock of NewReal, the Partnership’s sole general partner. Ronald Brown also owns 25% of the Partnership’s Class B Units and 25% of the capital stock of NewReal. In addition, Ronald Brown is the President and a director of NewReal and Jameson Brown is Treasurer and a director of NewReal. Moreover, 75% of the issued and outstanding

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Class B units of the Partnership are owned by HBC Holdings LLC, an entity of which Jameson Brown is the manager. The outstanding stock of The Hamilton Company, Inc. is controlled by Jameson Brown and Harley Brown.

In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the Partnership took advantage of the low interest rate environment and refinanced fifteen properties, increased their loan balances, and raised approximately $130,000,000. With interest rates rising, and a threat of an economic slowdown, the Partnership increased the debt level and built cash reserves to acquire additional properties when opportunities became available. Currently, approximately $84,000,000 of these reserves are invested in short-term US Treasury bills maturing in 6 months or less with interest rates between 5.29% and 5.45%.

Since the Partnership’s long-term goals include the acquisition of additional properties, a portion of the proceeds from the refinancing and sale of properties is reserved for this purpose. If available acquisitions do not meet the Partnerhip’s investment criteria, the Partnership may purchase additional Depositary Receipts. The Partnership will consider refinancing existing properties if the Partnership’s cash reserves are insufficient to repay existing mortgages or if the Partnership needs additional funds for future acquisitions.

The vacancy rate for the Partnership’s residential properties as of February 1, 2024 was 0.9% as compared with a vacancy rate of 1.9% as of February 1, 2023. The vacancy rate for the Joint Venture properties as of February 1, 2024 was 2.2%, as compared to 1.7% for the same period last year. The current vacancy rates are in line with those experienced prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Residential tenants generally have lease terms of 12 months. The majority of these leases will mature during the second and third quarters of the year. Rental activity continues to be strong as we move from 2023 into 2024 and all indications are that we will have low vacancy rates for the foreseeable future.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, rents increased on average 4.6% for renewals and increased on average 6.0% for new leases. For all of 2023, renewal rents increased approximately 6.14% and increased approximately 8.9% for new leases. For 2023, management expects the local real estate market to remain strong as we move from the winter into the spring rental season.

The Partnership purchased a commercial retail property of approximately 20,700 square feet, located at 653 Worcester Road in Framingham, Massachusetts for approximately $10,151,000 on January 18, 2023. This acquisition was funded from the Partnership’s cash reserves and closing costs were approximately $59,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $585,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $378,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 156 months respectively.

On July 14, 2023, the Partnership purchased a 52 unit mixed use property in the South End neighborhood of Boston, MA comprised of three buildings at 26-30 Rutland Street, 105-117 West Concord Street and 475 Shawmut Avenue, and approximately 3,400 square feet of commercial space for a purchase price of approximately $27,500,000. This acquisition was funded from the Partnership’s cash reserves and closing costs were approximately $81,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $525,000 for in-place leases, approximately $61,000 to the value of tenant relationships and $241,000 to the value of below-market leases. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 36 months respectively.

For the year ending December 31, 2023, excluding the increase in income and expense from 653 Worcester Road and the Shawmut Apartments, consolidated revenue increased by 6.8%, operating expenses increased by 6.1% (including impairment) and Income before Other Income (Expense) increased by 7.5%. For the fourth quarter of 2023, excluding the increase in income and expense from 653 Worcester Road and the Shawmut Apartments, consolidated revenue increased by 8.6%, operating expenses increased by 11.9 % and Income before Other Income (Expense) decreased by 4.8 %, as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.

On November 30, 2021, New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”), entered into a Master Credit Facility Agreement ( the “Facility Agreement”) with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”) dated as of November 30, 2021, with an initial advance in the amount of $156,000,000. Interest only on the debt at a fixed interest

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rate of 2.97% is payable on a monthly basis through December 31, 2031. The Partnership’s obligations under the Facility Agreement are secured by mortgages on certain properties pursuant to certain Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement and Fixture Filings (“Mortgages”). See schedule in Note 5, Mortgage Notes Payable, for the details of the transaction as it relates to the specific properties.

The Partnership used the proceeds to pay down approximately $65,300,000 of existing debt secured by 11 properties, along with approximately $2,700,000 in prepayment penalties. The remaining balance of approximately $89,000,000 will be used for general partnership purposes. See schedule in Note 5, Mortgage Notes Payable, for the details of the transaction as it relates to the specific properties.

On June 16, 2022, the Partnership entered into an amendment to the Facility Agreement. The additional advance under the Amended Agreement is in the amount of $80,284,000, at a fixed interest rate of 4.33%. The Partnership’s obligations under the Facility Agreement are secured by mortgages on certain properties pursuant to certain Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement and Fixture Filings.

The Partnership used the proceeds to pay down approximately $37,065,000 of existing debt secured by four properties, along with approximately $854,000 in prepayment penalties. The remaining balance of approximately $42,384,000 will be used for general partnership purposes.

On October 14, 2022, the Partnership entered into a loan agreement with Brookline Bank refinancing its loan on 659-665 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA. The agreement pays down the loan on the existing debt of $5,954,546.14, extends the maturity until October 14, 2032 at a variable interest rate of the SOFR rate plus 1.7%, interest only for 2 years and amortizing using a thirty-year schedule for the balance of the term. At closing, the Partnership entered into an interest rate swap contract with Brookline Bank with a notional amount equivalent to the underlying loan principal amortization, resulting in a fixed rate of 4.60% through the expiration of the interest rate swap contract. The agreement also allows for an earn out of up to an additional $1,495,453.86 once the property performance reaches a 1.35x debt service coverage ratio and the loan to value equates to at most 65%.

On July 31, 2014, the Partnership entered into an agreement for a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit. The term of the line is three years with a floating interest rate equal to a base rate of the greater of (a) the Prime Rate (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one percent per annum, or (c) the LIBOR Rate for a period of one month plus 1% per annum, plus an applicable margin of 2.5%. The agreement originally expired on July 31, 2017, and was subsequently extended until October 31, 2020. The costs associated with the line of credit extension were approximately $128,000.

On October 29, 2021, the Partnership closed on the modification of its existing line of credit. The agreement extended the line of credit.until October 29, 2024. The commitment amount is for $25 million but is restricted to $17 million during the modification period. The modification period was phased out by December 31, 2022. During this period, the loan covenants were modified from a minimum consolidated debt service ratio of 1.60 to a ratio of 1.35 until September 30, 2022; from a minimum tangible net worth requirement of $200 million to a net worth of $175 million until September 30, 2022; from a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 65% to a ratio of 70% until September 30, 2022 and from a minimum debt yield of 9.5% to a yield of 8.5% until September 30, 2022 and a yield of 9.0% until December 31, 2022. Once the financial performance of the Partnership meets the original covenant tests for the trailing 12-month period, the commitment amount will return to $25 million. The portfolio’s debt yield fell below the minimum of 9.0% to 8.6%. Consequently, as of December 31,2023, the Partnership did not comply with the debt yield financial covenant. As such, the Partnership is restricted from drawing down any amount from the line of credit until the Partnership meets the required financial covenants. The Partnership is currently in discussions with a lender for a replacement of the line of credit. See Note 19, Subsequent Events, for additional information.

The Repurchase Program that was initiated in 2007 has purchased 1,532,234 Depositary Receipts through December 31, 2023, or approximately 35% of the outstanding Depositary Receipts. The Partnership purchased 43,774 Depositary Receipts in 2023.

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In March of 2020, the Board of Advisors and Board of Directors unanimously approved an extension of the Repurchase Program until March 31, 2025. Management believes that the $25,000,000 line of credit, net cash flow from operations and cash on hand have put the Partnership in position to capitalize on investment opportunities should they reveal themselves in the near future. As always, management continues to weigh investment alternatives of stock repurchase, new property acquisitions and dispositions when considering its cash balances and performance of the portfolio.

The Partnership has retained the Hamilton Company (“Hamilton”) to manage and administer the Partnership’s and Joint Ventures’ Properties. Hamilton is a full-service real estate management company, which has legal, construction, maintenance, architectural, accounting and administrative departments. The Partnership’s properties represent approximately 44% of the total properties and 50% of the residential properties managed by Hamilton. Substantially all of the other properties managed by Hamilton are owned, wholly or partially, directly or indirectly, by the Brown Family related entities. The Partnership’s Second Amended and Restated Contract of Limited Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”) expressly provides that the general partner may employ a management company to manage the properties, and that such management company may be paid a fee of up to 4% of rental receipts for administrative and management services (the “Management Fee”). The Partnership pays Hamilton the annual Management Fee in monthly installments.

In addition to the Management Fee, the Partnership Agreement further provides for the employment of outside professionals to provide services to the Partnership and allows the General Partner to charge the Partnership for the cost of employing professionals to assist with the administration of the Partnership’s properties. Additionally, from time to time, the Partnership pays Hamilton for repairs and maintenance services, legal services, construction services and accounting services. The costs charged by Hamilton for these services are at the same hourly rate charged to all entities managed by Hamilton, and management believes such rates are competitive in the marketplace.

In 2023, tenant renewals were approximately 71% with an average rental increase of approximately 6.1%. New leases accounted for approximately 29% with rental rate increases of approximately 8.9%.In 2023, leasing commissions were approximately $545,000 compared to approximately $334,000 in 2022, an increase of approximately $211,000 (63.2%) from 2022.Tenant concessions were approximately $68,000 in 2023 compared to approximately $50,000 in 2022, an increase of approximately $18,000 (36.0%). Tenant improvements, excluding any improvements at 653 Worcester Road and the Shawmut Apartments, were approximately $3,471,000 in 2023 compared to approximately $2,333,000 in 2022, an increase of approximately $1,138,000 (48.8%).

Hamilton accounted for approximately 2.0% of the repair and maintenance expense paid for by the Partnership in the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2.3% in the year ended December 31, 2022. Of the funds paid to Hamilton for this purpose, the great majority was to cover the cost of services provided by the Hamilton maintenance department, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry services, and snow removal for those properties close to Hamilton’s headquarters. Several of the larger Partnership properties have their own maintenance staff. Those properties that do not have their own maintenance staff and are located more than a reasonable distance from Hamilton’s headquarters in Allston, Massachusetts are generally serviced by local, independent companies.

Hamilton’s legal department handles most of the Partnership’s eviction and collection matters. Additionally, Hamilton prepares most long-term commercial lease agreements and represents the Partnership in selected purchase and sale transactions. Overall, Hamilton provided approximately 63.9% and 70.7% of the legal services paid for by the Partnership during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Additionally, as described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Hamilton Company receives similar fees from the Investment Properties.

The Partnership requires that three bids be obtained for construction contracts in excess of $15,000. Hamilton may be one of the three bidders on a particular project and may be awarded the contract if its bid and its ability to successfully complete the project are deemed appropriate. For contracts that are not awarded to Hamilton, Hamilton charges the Partnership a construction supervision fee equal to 5% of the contract amount. Hamilton’s architectural department also provides services to the Partnership on an as-needed basis. In 2023, Hamilton provided the Partnership approximately $606,000 in construction and architectural services, compared to $114,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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Bookkeeping and accounting functions have been provided by Hamilton’s accounting staff, which consists of approximately 14 people. In 2023, Hamilton charged the Partnership $125,000 per year ($31,250 per quarter) for bookkeeping and accounting services. For more information on related party transactions, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires the Partnership to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The Partnership regularly and continually evaluates its estimates, including those related to acquiring, developing and assessing the carrying values of its real estate properties and its investments in and advances to joint ventures. The Partnership bases its estimates on historical experience, current market conditions, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. The Partnership’s critical accounting policies are those which require assumptions to be made about such matters that are highly uncertain. Different estimates could have a material effect on the Partnership’s financial results. Judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of these policies and estimates may result in materially different amounts being reported under different conditions and circumstances. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Principles of Consolidation.

Revenue Recognition: Rental income from residential and commercial properties is recognized over the term of the related lease. For residential tenants, amounts 60 days in arrears are charged against income. The commercial tenants are evaluated on a case by case basis. Certain leases of the commercial properties provide for increasing stepped minimum rents, which are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Concessions made on residential leases are also accounted for on the straight-line basis.

Above-market and below-market lease values for acquired properties are initially recorded based on the present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the differences between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed-rate renewal options for below-market leases. The capitalized above-market lease amounts are accounted for as a reduction of base rental revenue over the remaining term of the respective leases, and the capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to base rental revenue over the remaining initial terms plus the terms of any below-market fixed-rate renewal options of the respective leases.

The Partnership evaluates the non-lease components (lease arrangements that include common area maintenance services) with related lease components (lease revenues). If both the timing and pattern of transfer are the same for the non-lease component and related lease component, the lease component is the predominant component. The Partnership elected an allowed practical expedient. For (i) operating lease arrangements involving real estate that include common area maintenance services and (ii) all real estate arrangements that include real estate taxes and insurance costs, we present these amounts within lease revenues in our consolidated statements of income. We record amounts reimbursed by the lessee in the period in which the applicable expenses are incurred.

Rental Property Held for sale: When assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Partnership discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets. The Partnership generally considers assets to be held for sale when the transaction has received appropriate corporate authority, and there are no significant contingencies relating to the sale. If, in management’s opinion, the estimated net sales price, net of selling costs, of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the carrying value of the assets, a valuation allowance is established.

If circumstances arise that previously were considered unlikely and, as a result, the Partnership decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used. A property that is

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reclassified is measured and recorded individually at the lower of (a) its carrying value before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (b) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

Rental Properties: Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; improvements and additions are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the asset and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss on such disposition is included in income. Fully depreciated assets are removed from the accounts. Rental properties are depreciated by both straight-line and accelerated methods over their estimated useful lives. Upon acquisition of rental property, the Partnership estimates the fair value of acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities assumed, generally consisting of the fair value of (i) above and below market leases, (ii) in-place leases and (iii) tenant relationships. The Partnership allocated the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. The Partnership records goodwill or a gain on bargain purchase (if any) if the net assets acquired/liabilities assumed exceed the purchase consideration of a transaction. In estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired, the Partnership considers information obtained about each property as a result of its due diligence and marketing and leasing activities, and utilizes various valuation methods, such as estimated cash flow projections utilizing appropriate discount and capitalization rates, estimates of replacement costs net of depreciation, and available market information. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant.

Investments in Treasury Bills: Investments in Treasury Bills are recorded at amortized cost and classified as held to maturity as the Partnership has the intent and the ability to hold them until they mature. The carrying value of the Treasury Bills are adjusted for accretion of discounts over the remaining life of the investment. Income related to the Treasury Bills is recognized in interest income in the Partnership’s consolidated statement of income.

Intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values above and below market leases and tenant relationship values, which are based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Partnership’s overall relationship with the respective tenant. Factors to be considered by management in its analysis of in-place lease values include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, management considers leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses. Characteristics considered by management in valuing tenant relationships include the nature and extent of the Partnership’s existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. The value of in- place leases are amortized to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases. The value of tenant relationship intangibles are amortized to expense over the anticipated life of the relationships.

In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property may be impaired, an analysis of the value is prepared. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows are compared to the asset’s carrying value to determine if a write-down to fair value is required.

Impairment: On an annual basis management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Partnership’s rental properties may be impaired. A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. The Partnership’s estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property. As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter management’s assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analysis may not be achieved.

Investments in Joint Ventures: The Partnership accounts for its 40%-50% ownership in the Investment Properties under the equity method of accounting, as it exercises significant influence over, but does not control these

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entities. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as Investments in Joint Ventures, and subsequently adjusted for the Partnership’s share in earnings, cash contributions and distributions. Under the equity method of accounting, our net equity is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets, and our share of net income or loss from the Partnership is included on the consolidated statements of income. Generally, the Partnership would discontinue applying the equity method when the investment (and any advances) is reduced to zero and would not provide for additional losses unless the Partnership has guaranteed obligations of the venture or is otherwise committed to providing further financial support for the investee. If the venture subsequently generates income, the Partnership only recognizes its share of such income to the extent it exceeds its share of previously unrecognized losses.

The authoritative guidance on consolidation provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIE (the “primary beneficiary”). Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest, (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that equity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest. The primary beneficiary is defined by the entity having both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and rights to receive the returns from VIE that would be significant to the VIE.

With respect to investments in and advances to the Investment Properties, the Partnership looks to the underlying properties to assess performance and the recoverability of carrying amounts for those investments in a manner similar to direct investments in real estate properties. An impairment charge is recorded if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property.

Legal Proceedings: The Partnership is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise, from time to time, in the ordinary course of business. These matters are frequently covered by insurance. If it is determined that a loss is likely to occur, the estimated amount of the loss is recorded in the financial statements. Both the amount of the loss and the point at which its occurrence is considered likely can be difficult to determine.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Years Ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

The Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships earned income before interest expense, income from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and other income and loss of approximately $18,815,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to approximately $18,088,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of approximately $727,000 (4.0%).

The rental activity is summarized as follows:

Occupancy Date

 

    

February 1, 2024

    

February 1, 2023

 

Residential

Units

 

2,962

2,911

Vacancies

 

28

56

Vacancy rate

 

0.9

%  

1.9

%

Commercial

Total square feet

 

131,159

108,043

Vacancy

 

1,273

Vacancy rate

 

1.0%

%  

0.0

%

    

    

Rental Income (in thousands)

    

Year Ended December 31,

2023

2022

Total

Continuing

Total

Continuing

Operations

Operations

Operations

Operations

Total rents

    

$

73,892

    

73,892

    

$

67,561

    

$

67,561

    

Residential percentage

 

94

%  

94

%  

 

95

%  

 

95

%

Commercial percentage

 

6

%  

6

%  

 

5

%  

 

5

%

Contingent rentals

$

683

683

$

541

$

541

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Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022:

Year Ended December 31,

Dollar

Percent

  

    

2023

    

2022

    

Change

    

Change

  

Revenues

  

Rental income

    

$

73,892,393

    

$

67,560,662

    

$

6,331,731

    

9.4%

  

Laundry and sundry income

588,975

733,064

(144,089)

(19.7%)

74,481,368

68,293,726

6,187,642

9.1%

Expenses

Administrative

2,900,432

2,731,284

169,148

6.2%

Depreciation and amortization

16,773,045

16,373,429

399,616

2.4%

Management fee

2,948,066

2,716,514

231,552

8.5%

Operating

7,748,910

7,324,692

424,218

5.8%

Renting

1,004,666

639,235

365,431

57.2%

Repairs and maintenance

13,366,079

11,270,589

2,095,490

18.6%

Taxes and insurance

9,954,214

9,149,837

804,377

8.8%

Property impairment

971,109

971,109

0.0%

55,666,521

50,205,580

5,460,941

10.9%

Income Before Other Income (Expense)

18,814,847

18,088,146

726,701

4.0%

Other Income (Expense)

Interest income

4,486,603

1,055,338

3,431,265

325.1%

Interest expense

(15,723,733)

(15,045,477)

(678,256)

4.5%

Income from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

876,233

499,783

376,450

75.3%

Other Income (Expense)

(874,517)

874,517

(100.0%)

(10,360,897)

(14,364,873)

4,003,976

(27.9%)

Net Income

$

8,453,950

$

3,723,273

$

4,730,677

127.1%

Rental income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 was approximately $73,892,000, compared to approximately $67,560,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of approximately $6,332,000 (9.4%). Excluding revenues from Walgreen’s and Shawmut’s of approximately $1,753,000, there was an increase of approximately $4,579,000 (6.8%).

The Partnership Properties with the largest increases in rental income include 62 Boylston Street Apartments, 1144 Commonwealth Apartments, Westgate Apartments, Woodland Park, and Hamilton Green, with increases of approximately $769,000, $747,000, $456,000, $339,000 and $294,000, respectively. Included in rental income is contingent rentals collected on commercial properties. Contingent rentals include such charges as bill backs of common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and utility charges.

Total expenses from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 were approximately $55,667,000 compared to approximately $50,205,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of approximately $5,461,000 (10.9%). Excluding expenses from Walgreen’s and Shawmut’s of approximately $2,388,000, there was an increase of approximately $3,073,000 (6.1%). Factors which contributed to the increase were an increase in Repairs and Maintenance expense of approximately $2,020,000 (17.9%), primarily due to an increase in apartment units turnover costs, an increase in Taxes and Insurance costs of approximately $600,000 (6.6%), and an increase in Renting expense of approximately $359,000 (56.2%), partially due to an increase in commissions, offset in part by a decrease in Depreciation and Amortization expense of approximately $1,480,000 (9.0%), due to fully depreciated assets.

Interest income for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $4,486,000 compared to approximately $1,055,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of approximately $3,431,000. The increase is due to investments in Treasury Bills which mature over a period less than 180 days, with interest rates between 5.3% to 5.5%.

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Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 was approximately $15,723,000 compared to approximately $15,045,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of approximately $678,000 (4.5%), The increase is due to the refinancing of properties, increasing the amount of debt, which increased the interest expense for the period.

In December, 2023, the Partnership received approval from MassHousing to construct a 72 unit apartment building in accordance with Chapter 40B to include 17 affordable units on the Mill Street Development site. In order to initiate construction, the Partnership expects to demolish the current building structures and start construction in 2024. No tenants are now occupying the property and with the resulting loss of future cash, management has recorded an impairment charge of approximately $971,000, the net book value of the building for the Mill Street Development property. In order to comply with the permanent financing requirements for a 40B project, Mill Street Development signed a term sheet for a loan of up to $15 million, to be funded upon completion of the development project. In addition, Mill Street Development deposited $75,000 into escrow to comply with the 40B project requirement of a cost certification of total development costs upon completion of the project.

At December 31, 2023, the Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interests in seven different Investment Properties. See a description of these properties included in the section titled Investment Properties as well as Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of the financial information of each Investment Property.

As described in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnership’s share of the net income from the Investment Properties was approximately $876,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to net income of approximately $500,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase in income of approximately $376,000 (75.3%). This increase is primarily due to rental revenue of approximately $11,132,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to approximately $10,261,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of approximately $871,000 (8.50).%. Included in the income for the year ended December 31, 2022 is depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $2,593,000.

As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was approximately $8,454,000 compared to net income of approximately $3,723,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase in income of approximately $4,731,000 (127.1%).

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Years Ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021

The Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships earned income before interest expense, income from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and other income and loss of approximately $18,088,000 during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to approximately $14,242,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of approximately $3,846,000 (27.0%).

The rental activity is summarized as follows:

Occupancy Date

 

    

February 1, 2023

    

February 1, 2022

 

Residential

Units

 

2,911

2,911

Vacancies

 

56

50

Vacancy rate

 

1.9

%  

1.7

%

Commercial

Total square feet

 

108,043

108,043

Vacancy

 

Vacancy rate

 

0.0

%  

0.0

%

Rental Income (in thousands)

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

2022

2021

 

Total

    

Continuing

    

Total

    

Continuing

 

Operations

Operations

Operations

Operations

 

Total rents

$

67,561

67,561

$

62,176

$

62,176

Residential percentage

 

95

%  

95

%  

 

95

%  

 

95

%  

Commercial percentage

 

5

%  

5

%  

 

5

%  

 

5

%  

Contingent rentals

$

541

541

$

563

$

563

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Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021:

Year Ended December 31,

Dollar

Percent

  

    

2022

    

2021

    

Change

    

Change

  

Revenues

  

Rental income

$

67,560,662

$

62,175,592

$

5,385,070

 

8.7%

  

Laundry and sundry income

733,064

462,862

270,202

 

58.4%

68,293,726

62,638,454

5,655,272

9.0%

Expenses

Administrative

2,731,284

2,476,593

254,691

 

10.3%

Depreciation and amortization

16,373,429

16,671,076

(297,647)

 

(1.8%)

Management fee

2,716,514

2,523,943

192,571

 

7.6%

Operating

7,324,692

6,471,250

853,442

 

13.2%

Renting

639,235

1,241,298

(602,063)

 

(48.5)%

Repairs and maintenance

11,270,589

10,069,325

1,201,264

 

11.9%

Taxes and insurance

9,149,837

8,942,469

207,368

 

2.3%

50,205,580

48,395,954

1,809,626

 

3.7%

Income Before Other Income ( Expense)

18,088,146

14,242,500

3,845,646

 

27.0%

Other Income (Expense)

Interest income

1,055,338

87

1,055,251

 

100.0%

Interest (expense)

(15,045,477)

(13,629,463)

(1,416,014)

 

10.4%

Income (Loss) from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

499,783

(567,308)

1,067,091

 

188.1%

Other (Expense)

(874,517)

(2,745,979)

1,871,462

68.2%

(14,364,873)

(16,942,663)

2,577,790

 

15.2%

Net (Loss) Income

$

3,723,273

$

(2,700,163)

$

6,423,436

 

237.9%

Rental income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 was approximately $67,560,000, compared to approximately $62,175,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of approximately $5,385,000 (8.7%). The Partnership Properties with the largest increases in rental income include 62 Boylston Street Apartments, 1144 Commonwealth Apartments, Mill Street Gardens, Westgate Apartments, and Hamilton Green, with increases of approximately $1,891,000, $814,000, $402,000, $341,000 and $302,000, respectively. Included in rental income is contingent rentals collected on commercial properties. Contingent rentals include such charges as bill backs of common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and utility charges.

Total expenses from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 were approximately $50,206,000 compared to approximately $48,396,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of approximately $1,810,000 (3.7%). Factors which contributed to the increase were an increase in Repairs and Maintenance expense of approximately $1,201,000 (11.9%), primarily due to an increase in apartment units turnover costs, an increase in Operating expenses of approximately $853,000 (13.2%), primarily due to an increase in snow removal and utility expense, and an increase in Administrative expense of approximately $255,000 (10.3%), partially due to an increase in professional fees, offset in part by a decrease in Depreciation and Amortization expense of approximately $298,000 (1.8%), due to fully depreciated assets.

Interest income for the year ended December 31, 2022, was approximately $1,055,000 compared to approximately $0 for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of approximately $1,055,000. The increase is due to investments in Treasury Bills which mature over a period less than 180 days, with interest rates between 2.74% to 4.6%.

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 was approximately $15,045,000 compared to approximately $13,629,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of approximately $1,416,000 (10.4%), The increase is due to the refinancing of properties, increasing the amount of debt, which increased the interest expense for the period.

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At December 31, 2022, the Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interests in seven different Investment Properties. See a description of these properties included in the section titled Investment Properties as well as Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of the financial information of each Investment Property.

As described in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnership’s share of the net income from the Investment Properties was approximately $500,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a net loss of approximately $567,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase in income of approximately $1,067,000 (188.1%). This increase is primarily due to rental revenue of approximately $10,261,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to approximately $9,132,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of approximately $1,129,000 (12.40 %). Included in the income for the year ended December 31, 2022 is depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $2,638,000.

As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was approximately $3,723,000 compared to a net loss of approximately $2,700,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase in income of approximately $6,423,000 (237.9%).

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Partnership’s principal source of cash during 2023 was the collection of rents, and interest income generated from the purchase of Treasury Bills. The Partnership’s principal use of cash during 2023 was the purchase of Treasury Bills and the purchase of two properties: the commercial property at 653 Worcester Road for approximately $10,000,000, and the purchase of a mixed use property in the South End neighborhood of Boston, MA for approximately $27,500,000.

The Partnership’s principal sources of cash during 2022 was the proceeds from the refinancing of 5 properties for approximately $43,000,000, interest income generated from the purchase of Treasury Bills, and the collection of rents.

The majority of cash and cash equivalents of $18,230,463 at December 31, 2023 and $49,560,723 at December 31, 2022 were held in interest bearing accounts at creditworthy financial institutions.

The decrease in cash of $31,330,260 at December 31, 2023 is summarized as follows:

Year Ended December 31,

  

    

2023

    

2022

  

Cash provided by operating activities

$

24,181,904

$

21,539,727

Cash (used in) investing activities

(38,943,050)

(93,073,258)

Cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(2,688,691)

39,605,700

Repurchase of Depositary Receipts, Class B and General Partner Units

(3,925,535)

(5,326,973)

Distributions paid

(9,954,888)

(9,267,981)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

$

(31,330,260)

$

(46,522,785)

The change in cash provided by operating activities is due to various factors, including a change in depreciation expense, a change in income and distribution from joint ventures, and other factors. The decrease in cash used in investing activities is primarily due to improvements to rental properties, and the purchase of new properties. The change in cash used in financing activities is due to the pay down of mortgages, the repurchase of Depositary Receipts, and distributions to partners.

During 2023, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships completed improvements to certain of the Properties at a total cost of approximately $9,289,000. These improvements were funded from cash reserves and, to some extent, escrow accounts established in connection with the financing or refinancing of the applicable Properties. These sources have been adequate to fully fund improvements. The most significant improvements were made at 1144 Commonwealth, Hamilton Oaks, School Street, Redwood Hills, Westgate Apartments, and Hamilton Green, at a cost of

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$1,982,000, $1,687,000, $701,000, $468,000, $431,000, and $421,000 respectively. The Partnership plans to invest approximately $22,284,000 in capital improvements in 2024. This amount includes approximately $10,067,000 toward the development of a 72 unit apartment complex at Mill Street Development.

On December 29, 2023, the Partnership signed a contract with a general contractor, NEI General Contracting, Inc., for the construction of the Mill Street Development project for approximately $29,700,000. It is anticipated that approximately $10,100,000 will be incurred in 2024 with the balance of $19,600,000 to be incurred in 2025. Project costs will initially be funded from Partnership reserves, but upon completion, the Partnership anticipates closing on a permanent loan, as required by MassHousing under the Chapter 40B program. In connection with these requirements, the Partnership received a term sheet from Brookline Bank for a $15,000,000 loan to be funded upon completion of the project, which is currently anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Line of Credit

On July 31, 2014, the Partnership entered into an agreement for a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit. The term of the line was for three years with a floating interest rate equal to a base rate of the greater of (a) the Prime Rate (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one percent per annum, or (c) the LIBOR Rate for a period of one month plus 1% per annum, plus the applicable margin of 2.5%. The agreement originally expired on July 31, 2017, and was extended until October 31, 2020. The costs associated with the line of credit extension were approximately $128,000. Prior to the line’s expiration in 2020, the Partnership exercised its option for a one-year extension until October 31, 2021. The Partnership paid an extension fee of approximately $37,500 in association with the extension.

On October 29, 2021, the Partnership closed on the modification of its existing line of credit. The agreement extended the line of credit until October 29, 2024. The commitment amount is for $25 million but is restricted to $17 million during the modification period. The modification period covers the current period and phased out on December 31, 2022. During this period, the loan covenants were modified from a minimum consolidated debt service ratio of 1.60 to a ratio of 1.35 until September 30, 2022; from a minimum tangible net worth requirement of $200 million to a net worth of $175 million until September 30, 2022; from a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 65% to a ratio of 70% until September 30, 2022 and from a minimum debt yield of 9.5% to a yield of 8.5% until September 30, 2022 and a yield of 9.0% until December 31, 2022. Once the financial performance of the Partnership meets the original covenant tests for the trailing 12-month period, the commitment amount will return to $25 million. The portfolio’s debt yield fell below the minimum of 9.5% to 8.6%. Consequently, as of December 31, 2022, the Partnership did not comply with the debt yield financial covenant. As such, the Partnership is restricted to draw down any amount from the line of credit. until the Partnership meets the required financial covenants. The Partnership is currently in discussions with a lender for a replacement line of credit. See Note 19, Subsequent Events, for additional information.

After June 30, 2023, the remaining tenors of U.S.-dollar LIBOR ceased publication, prompting the need for an alternative benchmark rate. On April 14, 2023, the partnership amended the line of credit to convert its base rate of interest from LIBOR to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 10 basis points.

The line of credit may be used for acquisition, refinancing, improvements, working capital and other needs of the Partnership. The line may not be used to pay dividends, make distributions or acquire equity interests of the Partnership.

The line of credit is collateralized by varying percentages of the Partnership’s ownership interest in 23 of its subsidiary properties and joint ventures. Pledged interests range from 49% to 100% of the Partnership’s ownership interest in the respective entities.

The Partnership anticipates that cash from operations and interest bearing accounts will be sufficient to fund its current operations, pay distributions, make required debt payments and to finance current improvements to its properties. The Partnership may also sell or refinance properties. The Partnership’s net income and cash flow may fluctuate dramatically from year to year as a result of the sale or refinancing of properties, increases or decreases in rental income or expenses, or the loss of significant tenants.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements—Joint Venture Indebtedness

As of December 31, 2023, the Partnership had a 40%-50% ownership interest in seven Joint Ventures, which all have mortgage indebtedness except Hancock 1025, and Hamilton Essex Development. We do not have control of these partnerships and therefore we account for them using the equity method of consolidation. At December 31, 2023, our proportionate share of the non-recourse debt before unamortized deferred financing costs related to these investments was approximately $70,691,000. See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Contractual Obligations

As of December 31, 2023, we are subject to contractual payment obligations as described in the table below.

Payments due by period

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

Thereafter

Total

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contractual Obligations

Long -term debt

Mortgage debt

$

2,852,762

3,602,548

25,112,083

23,270,649

31,875,215

324,726,284

$

411,439,541

Total Contractual Obligations

$

2,852,762

$

3,602,548

$

25,112,083

$

23,270,649

$

31,875,215

$

324,726,284

$

411,439,541

We have various standing or renewable service contracts with vendors related to our property management. In addition, we have certain other contracts we enter into in the ordinary course of business that may extend beyond one year. These contracts are not included as part of our contractual obligations because they include terms that provide for cancellation with insignificant or no cancellation penalties.

See Notes 5 and 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of mortgage notes payable. The Partnership has no other material contractual obligations to be disclosed.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates and equity prices. In pursuing its business plan, the primary market risk to which the Partnership is exposed is interest rate risk. Changes in the general level of interest rates prevailing in the financial markets may affect the spread between the Partnership’s yield on invested assets and cost of funds and, in turn, its ability to make distributions or payments to its investors.

As of December 31, 2023, the Partnership, its Subsidiary Partnerships and the Investment Properties collectively have approximately $577,822,000 in long-term debt, substantially all of which require payment of interest at fixed rates. Accordingly, the fair value of these debt instruments is affected by changes in market interest rates. This long term debt matures through 2035. Including the line of credit, the Partnership, its Subsidiary Partnerships and the Investment Properties collectively have variable rate debt of $10,000,000 as of December 31, 2023 ranging from SOFR plus 170 basis points to SOFR plus 310 basis points. Assuming interest rate caps are not in effect, if market rates of interest on the Partnership’s variable rate debt increased or decreased by 100 basis points, then the increase or decrease in interest costs on the Partnership’s variable rate debt would be approximately $50,000 annually and the increase or decrease in fair value of the Partnership’s fixed rate debt as of December 31, 2023 would be approximately $25,644,000. For information regarding the fair value and maturity dates of these debt obligations, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Mortgage Notes Payable,” Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Fair Value Measurements” and Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.”

For additional disclosure about market risk, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Factors That May Affect Future Results”.

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ITEM 8. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The financial statements of the Partnership appear on pages F-4 through F-X of this Form 10-K and are indexed herein under Item 15(a)(1).

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We have evaluated the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures to determine whether they are effective in ensuring that the disclosure of required information is timely made in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This evaluation was made under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of our General Partner as of the end of the period covered by this annual report on Form 10-K. The CEO and CFO have concluded, based on their reviews, that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e), are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. We are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15-15(f) under the Exchange Act. We assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013)”. Based on that assessment and those criteria, our management, with the participation of the CEO and CFO of the General Partner concluded that our internal control over financial reporting is effective as of December 31, 2023.

We believe that because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023 has been audited by Miller Wachman LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2023 that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

Director and Officer Trading Arrangements

During the three months ended December 31, 2023, none of our officers or directors adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of our securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement”.

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ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTION THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS

Not Applicable

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

New Real, a Massachusetts corporation and our General Partner, was owned, as of December 31,2023, by the estate of Harold Brown and by Ronald Brown. The estate was closed on January 2, 2024, whereupon the capital stock of NewReal previously owned by the estate of Harold Brown were transferred to JPB Real Estate LLC and Maisie Brown LLC, entities controlled by Jameson Brown and Harley Brown respectively, with each entity acquiring 37.5% of the voting control of NewReal at that time. Harold Brown and his brother Ronald Brown were individual general partners of the Partnership until May 1984, when NewReal, Inc. replaced them as the sole General Partner of the Partnership. The General Partner is responsible for making all decisions and taking all action deemed by it necessary or appropriate to conduct the business of the Partnership.

The General Partner engages The Hamilton Company, Inc. to manage the properties of the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships. Hamilton is wholly owned by JPB Real Estate LLC and Maisie Brown LLC, entities controlled by Jameson Brown and Harley Brown, respectively. See “Item 11. Executive Compensation” for information concerning fees paid by the Partnership to Hamilton during 2023.

Because the General Partner has engaged Hamilton as the manager for the Properties, the General Partner has no employees.

The directors of the General Partner are Ronald Brown, Jameson Brown, Martina Alibrandi, David Aloise, Andrew Bloch, Sally Michael, and David Reier. The directors of the General Partner hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

Ronald Brown and Jameson Brown hold all of the executive officer positions of the General Partner.

The executive officers of the General Partner serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. On June 14, 2001, the Board of Directors created an Audit Committee, in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act, consisting of three members, and approved the charter of the Audit Committee. As of December 31, 2023, the Audit committee consisted of two members, Martina N. Alibrandi and David Aloise. The Board of Directors has determined that Ms. Alibrandi and Mr. Aloise are audit committee financial experts, as that term is defined in Item 407 of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K.

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The following table sets forth the name and age of each director and officer of the General Partner and each such person’s principal occupation and affiliation during the preceding five years.

Name and Position

   

Age

   

Other Position  

Ronald Brown, President and Director (since 1984)

88

Co-General Partner since the Partnerships formation in 1977. Associate, Hamilton Realty Company (since 1967); President, Treasurer, Clerk and Director of R. Brown Partners Inc. (since 1985), a real estate management company; Member, Greater Boston Real Estate Board (since 1981); Director, Brookline Chamber of Commerce (since 1978); Trustee of Reservations (since 1988); Director, Brookline Music School (1997-2004); President, Brookline Chamber of Commerce (1990-1992); Director, Coolidge Corner Theater Foundation (1990-1993); President, Brookline Property Owner’s Association (1981-1990); Trustee, Brookline Hospital (1982-1989); Director, Brookline Symphony Orchestra (1996-2002); Director and Treasurer, Brookline Greenspace Alliance (since 1999). Mr. Brown is a graduate of Northeastern University earning a B.A. degree in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. degree in Engineering Management. Based on Mr. Brown’s ownership interest in the Partnership, ownership interest in the Partnership’s General Partner, years of experience in the real estate industry and as a long standing member of the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Brown has the requisite experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

Jameson Brown, Treasurer and Director (since 2019)

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Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, The Hamilton Company, Inc. Manager and developer of Residential and Commercial Real Estate (Since 2018); Vice President, Acquisitions and Property Management, The Hamilton Company, Inc. (2016-2018);Vice President, Acquisitions and Development, The Hamilton Company, Inc. (2014-2016);Trustee, The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation ( since 2011); Chairman, The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation (2011-2016). Mr. Brown is a graduate of Tulane University, earning a B.A. degree in Management. Based on Mr. Brown’s experience in the real estate industry, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Brown has the requisite experience, qualifications, capabilities and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

David Aloise,
Director (since 2007)

69

Director and Chairman of the Partnership’s Audit Committee. Founder and principal of Aloise & Associates, LLC (since 2000) a consulting firm that provides advisory, training and credit risk management services; BankBoston Corporation (1979-2000) Director of Commercial Loan Workout, Managing Director Small Business Banking, Vice President Restructured Real Estate, Vice President C & I Loan Workout; Board of Trustees New England Banking Institute; Advisory Board Member Wells Fargo Retail Finance, LLC; Senior Advisor to Eaton Vance Bank Loan Mutual Fund Group;.Director and Audit Committee Member AGF Global,Inc.; Director, Audit and Compensation Committee Member David’s Bridal, Inc.; Director and Chair of Audit Committee, Anuvu, Inc. Member of the Turnaround Management Association. Mr. Aloise is a graduate of Boston College and the National Commercial Lending Graduate School, University of Oklahoma. Based on Mr. Aloise’s experience in banking, credit markets, small business management and business turnarounds, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Aloise has the requisite experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

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Name and Position

   

Age

   

Other Position  

Andrew Bloch,
Director (since 2019)

61

Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, The Hamilton Company, Inc. Manager and developer of Residential and Commercial Real Estate (2018- 2022); Chief Financial Officer, The Hamilton Company, Inc. (1998-2022);Vice President, Hamilton Financial, The Hamilton Company, Inc. (1996-1997); Mr. Bloch is a graduate of Hobart College, earning a B.A. degree in Economics and a graduate of Bentley University, earning a M.B.A. degree. Based on Mr. Bloch’s experience in the real estate industry, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Bloch has the requisite experience, qualifications, capabilities and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

Martina Alibrandi
Director (since 2022)

64

Founder and principal of Martina N. Alibrandi CPA, PC (since 1987), a CPA firm that specializes in tax preparation and planning for mid-size businesses and high net worth individuals. Ms. Alibrandi is a licensed CPA in Massachusetts; a graduate of Boston College, Carroll School of Management, earning a B.S degree in accounting. Ms. Alibrandi worked for Ernst & Young in New York and Boston (1981-1987) before starting her own accounting practice; New England Realty Associates (NERA) was a client of Ms. Alibrandi (1989-2014) and she was involved in the preparation of the quarterly and annual filings to the SEC; Ms Alibrandi was the Chief Operating Officer of MediVector, Inc. a Boston based drug development company (2014 – 2016); Board Member and Treasurer of Sancta Maria Nursing Facility in Cambridge (since 2021); leasing consultant to Sancta Maria Nursing Facility (since 2018) which involves the leases of commercial space at the facility. Based on Ms. Alibrandi’s extensive business experience, the Board of Directors concluded that she has the requisite experience, qualifications, capabilities and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

Sally Michael,
Director (since 2019)

61

Director of the General Partner. Managing Partner of the Boston office of the law firm Saul Ewing LLP. A member of the Board of Trustees of the Boston Home. Is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Ms. Michael is a graduate of Brandies University, earning a B.A. degree, and holds a J.D. degree from Suffolk University. Based on Ms. Michael’s experience providing legal representation to companies in the real estate industry, the Board of Directors concluded that Ms. Michael has the requisite experience, qualifications, capabilities and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

David Reier,
Director (since 2021)

70

Director of the General Partner. Mr. Reier is a partner of the Boston office of the national law firm Arent Fox LLP. Mr. Reier is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts, Supreme Court of the United States and U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Mr. Reier holds a Ph.D. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Based on Mr. Reier’s experience providing legal representation to companies in a range of industries, including real estate, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Reier has the requisite experience, qualifications, capabilities and the skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Partnership’s directors, executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Partnership’s equity securities to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission reports of ownership changes and changes in ownership of the Partnership. Officers,

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directors and greater-than-10% shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Partnership with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 furnished to the Partnership under Rule 16a-3(e) of the Securities Exchange Act during its most recent fiscal year, Forms 5 furnished to the Partnership with respect to its most recent fiscal year and any written representations received by the Partnership from persons required to file such forms, all of the following persons — either officers, directors or beneficial owners of more than ten percent of any class of equity of the company registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act — filed on a timely basis reports required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act during the most recent fiscal year.

CODE OF ETHICS

The Partnership, its General Partner and Hamilton, the Partnership’s management company, have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which constitutes a “Code of Ethics” as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission and applies to executive officers as well as to all other employees. A copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available in the “NERA” section of Hamilton’s website at www.thehamiltoncompany.com. To the extent required by the rules of the SEC, the Partnership and its related entities will disclose amendments to and waivers from the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics in the same place on the aforementioned website.

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee of NewReal Inc., the General Partner, is currently comprised of David Aloise, and Martina Alibrandi, each of whom is an independent director of NewReal. The Audit Committee operates under a written charter. In March 2022, the Audit Committee charter was amended to clarify that the Audit Committee may consist of two members if a two member committee is permitted under applicable securities laws and the listing standards of the exchange on which the Partnership’s securities are listed.  The listing rules of the NYSE MKT Exchange permit smaller reporting companies such as the Partnership to maintain an audit committee with two members.

The Partnership’s management, which consists of the General Partner, is responsible for the preparation of the Partnership’s financial statements and for maintaining an adequate system of internal controls and processes for that purpose. Miller Wachman LLP (“Miller Wachman”) acts as the Partnership’s independent auditor and is responsible for conducting an independent audit of the Partnership’s annual financial statements and the effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023 in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), and issuing a report on the results of their audit. The Audit Committee is responsible for providing independent, objective oversight of both of these processes.

The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 with management of the Partnership and with representatives of Miller Wachman. As a result of these discussions, the Audit Committee believes that the Partnership maintains an effective system of accounting controls that allow it to prepare financial statements that fairly present the Partnership’s financial position and results of its operations. Discussions with Miller Wachman also included the matters required by Statement on Auditing Standard No. 16 (Communications with Audit Committee).

In addition, the Audit Committee reviewed the independence of Miller Wachman. We received written disclosures and a letter from Miller Wachman regarding its independence as required by Independent Standards Board Standards No. 1 and discussed this information with Miller Wachman.

Based on the foregoing, the Audit Committee has recommended that the audited financial statements of the Partnership for the year ended December 31, 2023 be included in the Partnership’s annual report on form 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


David Aloise
Martina Alibrandi

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The Partnership does not have “Executive Compensation.” As more fully described below, the Partnership employs Hamilton, a management company, to which it pays management fees and administrative fees.

The Partnership is not required to and did not pay any compensation to its officers or the officers and directors of the General Partner in 2023. As more fully described below, the Partnership employs Hamilton, which is solely responsible for performing all management and policy making functions for the Partnership. The only compensation paid by the Partnership to any person or entity is in the form of management fees and administrative fees paid to the General Partner, or any management entity employed by the General Partner, in accordance with the Partnership Agreement.

Specifically, the Partnership Agreement provides that the General Partner, or any management entity employed by the General Partner, is entitled to a management fee equal to 4% (2% at Dexter Park and 3% at Linewt) of the rental and other operating income from the Partnership Properties and a mortgage servicing fee equal to 0.5% of the unpaid principal balance of any debt instruments received, held and serviced by the Partnership (the “Management Fee”). The Partnership Agreement also authorizes the General Partner to charge to the Partnership its cost for employing professionals to assist with the administration of the Partnership Properties (the “Administrative Fees”). The Administrative Fee is not charged against the Management Fee. In addition, upon the sale or disposition of any Partnership Properties, the General Partner, or any management entity which is the effective cause of such sale, is entitled to a commission equal to 3% of the gross sale price (the “Commission”), provided that should any other broker be entitled to a commission in connection with the sale, the commission shall be the difference between 3% of the gross sale price and the amount to be paid to such broker.

The General Partner has engaged The Hamilton Company, Inc. to operate and manage the Partnership, and in accordance with the Partnership Agreement, the Management Fee, the Administrative Fees and the Commission are paid to Hamilton. See “Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.” The total Management Fee paid to Hamilton during 2023 was approximately $2,948,000. The management services provided by Hamilton include but are not limited to: collecting rents and other income; approving, ordering and supervising all repairs and other decorations; terminating leases, evicting tenants, purchasing supplies and equipment, financing and refinancing properties, settling insurance claims, maintaining administrative offices and employing personnel. In 2023, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships paid administrative fees to Hamilton of approximately $1,289,000 inclusive of construction supervision and architectural fees of approximately $606,000, repairs and maintenance service fees of approximately $261,000, legal fees of approximately $231,000, renting expenses of approximately $66,000 and $125,000 for accounting services. In addition, the Partnership paid $28,000 to Ronald Brown for construction supervision services.

Sally Michael is a Director of NewReal, Inc., and she is a partner of Saul Ewing Arnstein LLP. Saul Ewing LLP billed the Partnership for legal fees totaling $91,000, $84,000, and $168,000 for 2023, 2022, and 2021 respectively.

Additionally, the Hamilton Company received approximately $797,000 from the 40-50% owned Investment Properties of which approximately $699,000 was the management fee, approximately $9,000 was for construction supervision and architectural fees, approximately $57,000 was for maintenance services, approximately $31,000 for legal services and approximately $1,000 for renting expenses. The Advisory Committee held 4 meetings during 2023, and a total of $16,000 was paid for attendance and participation in such meetings. Additionally, the Audit Committee held 4 meetings in 2023 and a total of $80,000 was paid for attendance and participation in such meetings.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

The Board of Directors of our General Partner does not have a compensation committee. No member of the Board of Directors was at any time in 2023 or at any other time an officer or employee of the General Partner, and no member had any relationship with the Partnership requiring disclosure as a related-person transaction under Item 404 of Regulation S-K. No officer of the General Partner has served on the board of directors or compensation committee of any other entity that has or has had one or more executive officers who served as a member of the Board of Directors of the General Partner at any time in 2023.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

As of March 12, 2024, except as listed below, the General Partner was not aware of any beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding Class A Units or the Depositary Receipts, other than Computershare, which, under the Deposit Agreement, as Depositary, is the record holder of the Class A Units exchanged for Depositary Receipts. As of March 12, 2024, pursuant to the Deposit Agreement, Computershare was serving as the record holder of the Class A Units with respect to which 2,771,321 Depositary Receipts had been issued to approximately 2,300 holders. As of March 12, 2024, there were issued and outstanding 1,476 Class A Units (not including the Depositary Receipts) held by 116 registered unit holders, 22,290 Class B Units and 1,176 General Partnership Units held by the persons listed below. During 2023, zero (0) Class A Units were exchanged for Depositary Receipts.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding each class of Partnership Units beneficially owned as of December 31, 2023 by (i) each person known by the Partnership to beneficially own more than 5% of any class of Partnership Units, (ii) each director and officer of the General Partner and (iii) all directors and officers of the General Partner as a group. For purposes of this table, all Depositary Receipts are included as if they were converted back into Class A Units. The inclusion in the table below of any Units deemed beneficially owned does not constitute an admission that the named persons are direct or indirect beneficial owners of such Units. Unless otherwise indicated, each person listed below has sole voting and investment power with respect to the Units listed.

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Class A

Class B

General Partnership

 

    

    

% Of

    

    

% Of

    

    

% Of

 

Number of

Outstanding

Number of

Outstanding

Number of

Outstanding

 

Units

Units

Units

Units

Units

Units

 

Beneficially

Beneficially

Beneficially

Beneficially

Beneficially

Beneficially

 

Directors and Officers

Owned

Owned

Owned

Owned

Owned

Owned

 

Jameson Brown

33

(1) (6) 

0.04

% (1) (6) 

16,734

(2) 

75

% (2) 

c/o New England Realty Associates

(5)

(5)

Limited Partnership

39 Brighton Avenue

Allston, MA 02134

Harold Brown 2013 Revocable Trust

(3)

100

% (3) 

c/o Saul Ewing LLP

131 Dartmouth Street

Boston, MA 02116

HBC Holdings, LLC

(1) 

(1) 

(2) 

 

(2) 

39 Brighton Avenue

Allston, MA 02134

Ronald Brown

 

3,087

(4) (6)

3.30

% (4) (6) 

5,578

25

%  

(3) 

100

% (3) 

c/o New England Realty Associates

Limited Partnership

39 Brighton Avenue

Allston, MA 02134

Martina Alibrandi

 

341 Beacon Street Unit 4A

Boston, MA 02116

David Aloise

 

241 Cottage Park Road

Winthrop, MA 02152

Andrew Bloch

6 Oxbow Road

Wayland,MA. 01778

Sally Michael

(1) (5) (6)

(1) (5) (6)

(2) 

(2) 

(3) 

100

% (3) 

4 Park Road

Sharon.MA. 02067

David Reier

(1)

(1)

(3) 

100

% (3) 

7 Wheeler Road

Lexington,Ma. 02420

NewReal, Inc.

 

333

0.36

%  

1,174

100

%  

39 Brighton Avenue

Allston, MA 02134

All directors and officers as a group

 

30,298

(7) 

32.42

% (7) 

22,312

(8) 

100

% (8) 

1,174

(3) 

100

% (3) 

5% Owners that are not Directors and Officers

Maura Brown

 

5,087

5.44

39 Brighton Avenue

Alston, MA 02134

(1)As of December 31, 2023, 517,849 Depositary Receipts are held of record by HBC Holdings, LLC (HBC). Jameson Brown and Sally Michael are the managers of HBC with joint voting and dispositive control over the Depositary Receipts. Accordingly, Mr. Brown and Ms. Michael may be deemed to beneficially own the Depositary Receipts held by HBC. Because a Depositary Receipt represents beneficial ownership of one-thirtieth of a Class A Unit, HBC was deemed to beneficially own approximately 17,262 Class A Units. (Approximately 18.47% of the outstanding Class A Units).
(2)Consists of Class B Units held by HBC. See Note (1) above. Jameson Brown and Sally Michael as Managers, have voting and investment power over the Class B Units held by the LLC, subject to the provisions of the LLC, and thus may be deemed to beneficially own the Class B Units held by HBC.
(3)Since The Harold Brown 2013 Revocable Trust and Ronald Brown are the controlling stockholders, executive officers and directors of NewReal, Inc., they may be deemed to beneficially own all of the General Partnership Units held of record by NewReal, Inc. Sally Michael and David Reier were the trustees of the Harold Brown 2013 Revocable Trust as of December 31, 2023. The estate was settled on January 2, 2024, giving Jameson Brown and Harley Brown each ownership of 37.5% of NewReal.

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(4)Consists of 92,600 Depositary Receipts held of record jointly by Ronald Brown and his wife. Because a Depositary Receipt represents beneficial ownership of one-thirtieth of a Class A Unit, Ronald Brown may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 3,087 Class A Units. (Approximately 3.30% of the outstanding Class A Units).
(5)Consists of 287,500 Depositary Receipts held by HJB 2009 Holdings, LLC. HJB 2009 Holdings LLC is owned 50% by JPB Real Estate LLC, an entity owned by Jameson Brown, and 50% owned Maisie Brown LLC, an entity owned by Harley Brown. Sally Michael is the Manager. Accordingly Jameson. Brown, Ms. Michael and Harley Brown may be deemed to beneficially own the Depositary Receipts held by the LLC. Because a Depositary Receipt represents beneficial ownership of one thirtieth of a Class A Unit, the Trusts collectively may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 9,583 Class A Units. (Approximately 10.15% of the outstanding Class A Units).
(6)Does not include 62,190 Depositary Receipts held by the Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation. Jameson Brown and Ronald Brown are trustees of the foundation and jointly have voting and dispositive control over the Depositary Receipts. Accordingly, the Browns may be deemed to beneficially own the Depositary Receipts held by the Foundation Because a Depositary Receipt represents beneficial ownership of on thirtieth of a Class A Unit, the Foundation may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 2,073 Class A Units. (Approximately 2.20% of the outstanding Class A Units).
(7)Consists of the Class A Units described in Notes (1) (5) above, plus NewReal, Inc., Jameson Brown and Ronald Brown, as indicated in the table.
(8)Includes the Class B Units described in Note (2) above.

On November 13, 2000, the Partnership adopted a Policy for Establishment of Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans. Pursuant to this Policy, the Partnership authorized its officers, directors and certain employees, shareholders and affiliates who are deemed “insiders” of the Partnership to adopt individual plans for trading the Partnership’s securities (“Trading Plans”), and established certain procedural requirements relating to the establishment, modification and termination of such Trading Plans. The Partnership does not have any securities authorized for issuance pursuant to any equity compensation plans.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Jameson Brown is the nephew of Ronald Brown.

Jameson Brown and Sally Michael are the managers of HBC Holdings, LLC, which owns 17,262 Class A units of the Partnership, and 75% of the Class B Units of the Partnership;

Sally Michael and David Reier are the Trustees of both the Harold Brown 2009 Irrevocable Trust FBO Harley Oliver Brown and the Harold Brown 2009 Irrevocable Trust FBO Jameson Pruitt Brown, which together own HJB 2009 Holdings, LLC, which owns 9,583 Class A units of the Partnership;

Jameson Brown and Ronald Brown are Trustees of the Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation, which owns 2,073 Class A units of the Partnership.

David Aloise and Martina Alibrandi are determined to be independent under the rules of the NYSE Amex Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The board holds regularly scheduled meetings.

The Partnership’s written policy with respect to the review and approval of related party transactions is governed by the Partnership Agreement which assigns the Advisory Committee with the responsibility to approve or reject all proposed acquisitions and investments with or from the General Partner or an affiliate. Related parties are identified by the officers of Hamilton and material transactions are reported to and reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.

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The Partnership invested approximately $34,885,000 in seven limited liability companies formed to acquire Investment Properties. The Partnership has a 40% - 50% ownership interest in each of these limited liability companies accounted for on the equity method of consolidation. The majority stockholder of the General Partner owns between 47.6% and 59% and five current and former employees of Hamilton own between 0% and 2.4% in each of the Investment Properties. See Note 15 of the consolidated financial statements for a description of the Investment Properties.

See also “Item 2. Properties,” “Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant” and “Item 11. Executive Compensation” for information regarding the fees paid to The Hamilton Company, an affiliate of the General Partner.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Miller Wachman LLP served as the Partnership’s independent accountants for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and has reported on the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements. Aggregate fees rendered to Miller Wachman LLP for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

    

2023

    

2022

 

Audit Fees

Recurring annual audits and quarterly reviews

$

316,000

$

316,000

Subtotal

 

316,000

 

316,000

Tax Fees

Recurring tax compliance for the Partnership, 19 subsidiary Partnerships and 18 General Partnerships

 

105,000

 

105,000

Subtotal

 

105,000

 

105,000

Total Fees

$

421,000

$

421,000

The Audit Committee’s charter provides that it has the sole authority to review in advance and grant any pre-approvals of (i) all auditing services to be provided by the independent auditor, (ii) all significant non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditors as permitted by Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (iii) all fees and the terms of engagement with respect to such services. All audit and non-audit services performed by Miller Wachman during fiscal 2023 and 2022 were pre-approved pursuant to the procedures outlined above.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)

1. Financial Statements:

The following Financial Statements are included in this Form 10- K:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 566)

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2023 and 2022

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the Years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2. Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules:

Financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or not required, or because the required information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.

(b)

Exhibits:

The exhibits filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K are listed in the Exhibit Index included herewith.

ITEM 16. Form 10-K Summary

Not applicable

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Partners
New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the Partnership) as of December 31, 2023, and 2022, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, partners’ capital, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Partnership as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2023, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the Partnership maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

Basis for Opinion

The Partnership’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Partnership Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Partnership in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in

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reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Partnership; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Partnership are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Partnership; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Partnership’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Impairment of Investment Properties

As described in Notes 1 and 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Partnership recognized an other than temporary impairment related to one investment property under development. The Partnership reviews the carrying value of investment properties on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate a possible impairment. Events or circumstances that may prompt a review of the carrying value of investment properties may include a significant decrease in the anticipated market price of the investment property, an adverse change to the extent or manner in which an asset may be used, or a significant change in its physical condition or damage due to catastrophic event.

The Partnership reviews its investment properties for potential impairment through an analysis of net operating income. In the event that any impairment indicators are present, the Partnership undertakes additional analyses utilizing expected undiscounted future cash flows, expected disposition proceeds for a given asset and anticipated rates of return for its recent acquisitions. Forecasting of cash flows requires management to make estimates and assumptions about such variables as the anticipated holding period, rental revenues and operating expenses during the holding period, capital expenditures and rates of return.

The principal consideration for our determination that the impairment of investment properties is a critical audit matter is that it involves a high degree of subjectivity in evaluating management's estimates used in determining the undiscounted cash flow estimates. We performed the following procedures, among others, in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We tested management’s internal controls over the identification of potential investment property impairments, such as controls over the Partnership’s annually analysis of net operating income, as well management review controls to identify potential events which could indicate impairment. We examined and evaluated (i) the Partnership’s net operating income trend analysis; (ii) the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data used in management’s assessment of indicators of impairment; and (iii) reasonableness of significant assumptions and methods used in developing the undiscounted cash flow estimates. When the net operating income analysis indicated that additional analysis was required, we assessed whether the significant assumptions, including estimated holding period, rental revenues and operating expenses during the holding period, capital expenditures and rates of return used in determining the future undiscounted cash flows were reasonable.

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Evaluation of the identification of related parties and related party transactions

As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, The General Partner engages The Hamilton Company, Inc. to manage the properties of the Partnership and its Joint Ventures. The Hamilton Company, Inc. is wholly owned by Brown family related entities. In addition, The Partnership shares ownership of seven of its Joint Ventures with the Brown family related entities. Each of these entities is a related party. The Partnership has entered a number of transactions with the Hamilton Company, Inc. including property management services and other professional services such as legal, accounting and construction. These fees are permitted by the Partnership Agreement.

We identified the evaluation of the identification of related parties and related party transactions as a critical audit matter. Auditor judgment was involved in assessing the sufficiency of the procedures performed to identify related parties and related party transactions of the Partnership.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the Partnership’s related party process, including controls over the identification of the Partnership’s related party relationships and transactions. We read agreements and contracts between the Partnership and related parties; queried the accounts payable system for transactions with related parties; evaluated the Partnership’s reconciliation of its applicable accounts to the related parties’ records of transactions and balances; read the Partnership’s minutes from meetings of the Board of Directors and related committees; inquired with executive officers, key members of management, and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors regarding related party transactions; and read public filings, external news and research sources for information related to transactions between the Partnership and related parties.

/s/ Miller Wachman LLP

We have served as the Partnership’s auditor since 1993.

Boston, MA

March 14, 2024

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31,

    

 

2023

    

2022

 

ASSETS

Rental Properties

$

269,804,946

$

241,076,431

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

18,230,463

 

49,560,723

Rents Receivable

 

953,761

 

655,814

Real Estate Tax Escrows

 

2,229,703

 

1,943,680

Investment in U.S. Treasury Bills

84,700,751

88,905,616

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

 

8,369,775

 

8,240,629

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

 

1,441,291

 

1,437,387

Total Assets

$

385,730,690

$

391,820,280

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

Mortgage Notes Payable

$

408,660,292

$

410,966,199

Distribution and Loss in Excess of Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture

 

26,707,807

 

24,419,129

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

5,720,088

 

7,271,729

Advance Rental Payments and Security Deposits

 

9,996,887

 

9,032,580

Total Liabilities

 

451,085,074

 

451,689,637

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Notes 3 and 9)

 

 

Partners’ Capital 117,431 and 119,255 units outstanding in 2023 and 2022 respectively

 

(65,354,384)

 

(59,869,357)

Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital

$

385,730,690

$

391,820,280

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Year Ended December 31,

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

  

Revenues

Rental income

    

$

73,892,393

    

$

67,560,662

    

$

62,175,592

Laundry and sundry income

 

588,975

 

733,064

 

462,862

 

74,481,368

 

68,293,726

 

62,638,454

Expenses

Administrative

 

2,900,432

 

2,731,284

 

2,476,593

Depreciation and amortization

 

16,773,045

 

16,373,429

 

16,671,076

Management fee

 

2,948,066

 

2,716,514

 

2,523,943

Operating

 

7,748,910

 

7,324,692

 

6,471,250

Renting

 

1,004,666

 

639,235

 

1,241,298

Repairs and maintenance

 

13,366,079

 

11,270,589

 

10,069,325

Taxes and insurance

 

9,954,214

 

9,149,837

 

8,942,469

Property impairment

 

971,109

 

 

 

55,666,521

 

50,205,580

 

48,395,954

Income Before Other Income (Expense)

 

18,814,847

 

18,088,146

14,242,500

Other Income (Expense)

Interest income

 

4,486,603

 

1,055,338

 

87

Interest expense

 

(15,723,733)

 

(15,045,477)

 

(13,629,463)

Income (loss) from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

876,233

 

499,783

 

(567,308)

Other (Loss)

(874,517)

(2,745,979)

 

(10,360,897)

 

(14,364,873)

 

(16,942,663)

Net Income (Loss)

$

8,453,950

$

3,723,273

$

(2,700,163)

Net Income (Loss) per Unit

$

71.34

$

30.99

$

(22.19)

Weighted Average Number of Units Outstanding

 

118,500

 

120,160

 

121,696

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Year Ended December 31,

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

Net income (loss)

$

8,453,950

$

3,723,273

$

(2,700,163)

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Net unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments for interest rate swaps

(58,554)

294,931

Comprehensive income (loss)

$

8,395,396

$

4,018,204

$

(2,700,163)

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

Units

Partner’s Capital

Accumulated

Limited

General

Treasury

Limited

General

Comprehensive

  

Class A

  

Class B

  

Partnership

  

Subtotal

  

Units

  

Total

  

Class A

  

Class B

  

Partnership

  

Income

  

Total

Balance January 1, 2021

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

58,469

 

121,756

$

(33,203,447)

$

(7,852,318)

$

(413,280)

$

(41,469,045)

Distribution to Partners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,738,512)

(887,897)

(46,731)

 

(4,673,140)

Stock Buyback

 

 

 

 

240

 

(240)

 

(360,266)

(85,492)

(4,500)

 

(450,258)

Net (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,160,131)

(513,031)

(27,002)

 

(2,700,164)

Balance December 31 , 2021

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

58,709

 

121,516

$

(39,462,356)

$

(9,338,738)

$

(491,513)

$

(49,292,608)

Distribution to Partners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,414,385)

(1,760,916)

(92,680)

 

(9,267,981)

Stock Buyback

 

 

 

 

 

2,261

 

(2,261)

 

(4,262,338)

(1,011,403)

(53,232)

 

(5,326,973)

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,978,619

707,421

37,233

 

3,723,274

Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments for interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

294,931

294,931

Balance December 31, 2022

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

60,970

119,255

$

(48,160,460)

$

(11,403,636)

$

(600,192)

$

294,931

$

(59,869,357)

Distribution to Partners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,963,910)

(1,891,429)

(99,549)

 

(9,954,888)

Stock Buyback

 

 

 

 

 

1,824

 

(1,824)

 

(3,141,917)

(744,437)

(39,181)

 

(3,925,535)

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,763,160

1,606,251

84,540

 

8,453,950

Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments for interest rate swaps

(58,554)

$

(58,554)

Balance December 31, 2023

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

62,794

 

117,431

$

(52,503,128)

$

(12,433,251)

$

(654,383)

236,377

$

(65,354,384)

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended December 31,

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net Income (Loss)

    

$

8,453,950

    

$

3,723,273

    

$

(2,700,163)

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

Depreciation and amortization

 

16,773,045

 

16,373,429

 

16,671,076

Amortization of deferred finance costs

379,784

451,937

312,335

(Income) Loss from investments in joint ventures

 

(876,233)

 

(499,783)

 

567,308

Allowance for doubtful accounts

831,576

Interest Accrued on Treasury Bills

(571,122)

(573,483)

Impairment

971,109

Change in operating assets and liabilities

Proceeds from unconsolidated joint ventures

 

139,000

 

125,000

 

55,250

(Increase) Decrease in rents receivable

 

(297,947)

 

279,489

 

(354,806)

(Decrease) Increase in accounts payable and accrued expense

 

(1,551,636)

 

2,946,849

 

436,641

(Increase) Decrease in real estate tax escrow

 

(286,023)

 

(1,081,983)

 

(326,756)

Decrease (Increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets

 

83,670

 

(868,084)

 

(612,666)

Increase in advance rental payments and security deposits

 

964,307

 

663,083

 

903,363

Total Adjustments

 

15,727,954

 

17,816,454

18,483,321

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

24,181,904

 

21,539,727

15,783,158

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

Distribution in excess of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

3,602,000

 

1,240,000

 

1,066,109

(Investment) in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

 

 

(81,109)

Investment in U.S. Treasury Bills

(176,450,397)

(177,852,043)

Proceeds from U.S. TreasuryBills

181,226,384

89,519,910

Improvement of rental properties

 

(9,288,744)

 

(5,981,125)

 

(3,317,446)

Purchase of rental property

(38,032,293)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

 

(38,943,050)

 

(93,073,258)

 

(2,332,446)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Payment of financing costs

 

(3,000)

 

 

(179,245)

Proceeds of mortgage notes payable

 

 

41,889,433

 

88,582,856

Proceeds (payments) of line of credit net

(17,000,000)

Principal payments of mortgage notes payable

 

(2,685,691)

 

(2,283,733)

 

(2,294,389)

Stock buyback

 

(3,925,535)

 

(5,326,973)

 

(450,258)

Distributions to partners

 

(9,954,888)

 

(9,267,981)

 

(4,673,140)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(16,569,114)

 

25,010,746

 

63,985,824

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

(31,330,260)

 

(46,522,785)

 

77,436,536

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at beginning of period

 

49,560,723

 

96,083,508

 

18,646,972

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at end of period

$

18,230,463

$

49,560,723

$

96,083,508

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2023

NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Line of Business: New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (“NERA” or the “Partnership”) was organized in Massachusetts in 1977. NERA and its subsidiaries own 31 properties which include 22 residential buildings and properties; 5 mixed use residential, retail and office properties; 4 commercial properties, and individual units at one condominium complex. These properties total 2,943 apartment units, 19 condominium units and approximately 130,000 square feet of commercial space. Additionally, the Partnership also owns a 40-50% interest in 7 residential and mixed use properties consisting of 688 apartment units, 12,500 square feet of commercial space and a 50 car parking lot. The properties are located in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

Basis of Presentation: The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s historical experience that are believed to be reasonable at the time. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgement. The Partnership’s critical accounting policies are those which require assumptions to be made about matters that are highly uncertain. Different estimates could have a material effect on the Partnership’s financial results. Judgements and uncertainties affecting the application of these policies and estimates may result in materially different amounts being reported under different conditions and circumstances.

Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NERA and its subsidiaries. NERA has a 99.67% to 100% ownership interest in each subsidiary except for the seven limited liability companies (the “Investment Properties” or “Joint Ventures”) in which the Partnership has a 40 - 50% ownership interest. The consolidated group is referred to as the “Partnership”. Minority interests are not recorded, since they are insignificant. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Partnership accounts for its investment in the above-mentioned Investment Properties using the equity method of consolidation. (See Note 15: Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures).

The Partnership accounts for its investments in joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Generally, the Partnership would discontinue applying the equity method when the investment (and any advances) is reduced to zero and would not provide for additional losses unless the Partnership has guaranteed obligations of the venture or is otherwise committed to providing further financial support for the investee. If the investment subsequently generates income, the Partnership only recognizes its share of such income to the extent it exceeds its share of previously unrecognized losses. In 2013 and beyond, the carrying values of certain investments fell below zero. We intend to fund our share of the investments’ future operating deficits should the need arise. However, we have no legal obligation to pay for any of the liabilities of such investments nor do we have any legal obligation to fund operating deficits. (See Note 15: Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.)

The authoritative guidance on consolidation provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIE (the “primary beneficiary”). Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest, (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that equity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest. The primary beneficiary is defined by the entity having both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the

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variable interest entity’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and rights to receive the returns from VIE that would be significant to the VIE.

Impairment: On an annual basis management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Partnership’s rental properties or investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries may be impaired. In addition to identifying any specific circumstances which may affect a property or properties, management considers other criteria for determining which properties may require assessment for potential impairment. The criteria considered by management include reviewing low leased percentages, significant near term lease expirations, recently acquired properties, current and historical operating and/or cash flow losses, near term mortgage debt maturities or other factors that might impact the Partnership’s intent and ability to hold property. A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. The Partnership’s estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property. As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter management’s assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analysis may not be achieved.

Revenue Recognition: Rental income from residential and commercial properties is recognized over the term of the related lease. For residential tenants, amounts 60 days in arrears are charged against income. The commercial tenants are evaluated on a case by case basis. Certain leases of the commercial properties provide for increasing stepped minimum rents, which are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Contingent rent for commercial properties are received from tenants for certain costs as provided in the lease agreement. The costs generally include real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and recoverable costs. Rental concessions are also accounted for on the straight-line basis.

Above-market and below-market lease values for acquired properties are initially recorded based on the present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the differences between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed-rate renewal options for below-market leases. The capitalized above-market lease values for acquired properties are amortized as a reduction of base rental revenue over the remaining term of the respective leases, and the capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to base rental revenue over the remaining initial terms plus the terms of any below-market fixed-rate renewal options of the respective leases.

Under this standard, the Partnership evaluates the non-lease components (lease arrangements that include common area maintenance services) with related lease components (lease revenues). If both the timing and pattern of transfer are the same for the non-lease component and related lease component, the lease component is the predominant component. The Partnership elected an allowed practical expedient. For (i) operating lease arrangements involving real estate that include common area maintenance services and (ii) all real estate arrangements that include real estate taxes and insurance costs, we present these amounts within lease revenues in our consolidated statements of income. We record amounts reimbursed by the lessee in the period in which the applicable expenses are incurred.

Rental Properties: Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; improvements and additions which improve or extend the life of the assets are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the asset and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss on such disposition is included in income. Fully depreciated assets are removed from the accounts. Rental properties are depreciated by both straight-line and accelerated methods over

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their estimated useful lives. Upon acquisition of rental property, the Partnership estimates the fair value of acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities assumed, generally consisting of the fair value of (i) above and below market leases, (ii) in-place leases and (iii) tenant relationships. The Partnership allocates the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. The Partnership records goodwill or a gain on bargain purchase (if any) if the net assets acquired/liabilities assumed exceed the purchase consideration of a transaction. In estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired, the Partnership considers information obtained about each property as a result of its due diligence and marketing and leasing activities, and utilizes various valuation methods, such as estimated cash flow projections utilizing appropriate discount and capitalization rates, estimates of replacement costs net of depreciation, and available market information. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant.

Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values and tenant relationship values, which are based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Partnership’s overall relationship with the respective tenant. Factors to be considered by management in its analysis of in-place lease values include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, management considers leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses. Characteristics considered by management in valuing tenant relationships include the nature and extent of the Partnership’s existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. The value of in-place leases are amortized to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases. The value of tenant relationship intangibles are amortized to expense over the anticipated life of the relationships.

In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property may be impaired, an analysis of the value is prepared. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows are compared to the asset’s carrying value to determine if a write-down to fair value is required.

Leasing Fees: Leasing fees are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease. Unamortized balances are expensed when the corresponding fee is no longer applicable.

Deferred Financing Costs: Costs incurred in obtaining financing are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related indebtedness. Deferred financing costs are presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt liability to which they relate, except deferred financing costs related to the revolving credit facility, which are presented in prepaid expenses and other assets. In all cases, amortization of such costs is included in interest expense and was approximately $380,000, $452,000 and $312,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 respectively.

Derivative Instruments: The Partnership measures derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, at fair value and records them as an asset or liability, depending upon the Partnership’s rights or obligations under the applicable derivative contract. For derivatives designated and qualifying as fair value hedges, the changes in the fair value of both the derivative instrument and the hedged item are recorded in earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portions of the derivative are reported in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and are subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging and ineffective portions of hedges are recognized in earnings in the affected period.

Income Taxes: The financial statements have been prepared on the basis that NERA and its subsidiaries are entitled to tax treatment as partnerships. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes have been recorded (See Note 14).

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Cash Equivalents: The Partnership considers cash equivalents to be all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less.

Investments in Treasury Bills: Investments in Treasury Bills are recorded at amortized cost and classified as held to maturity as the Partnership has the intent and the ability to hold them until they mature. The carrying value of the Treasury Bills are adjusted for accretion of discounts over the remaining life of the investment. Income related to the Treasury Bills is recognized in interest income in the Partnership’s consolidated statement of income.

Segment Reporting: Operating segments are revenue producing components of the Partnership for which separate financial information is produced internally for management. Under the definition, NERA operated, for all periods presented, as one segment.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): Other comprehensive income (loss) includes items that are recorded in equity, such as effective portions of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges or unrealized holding gains or losses on marketable securities available for sale. NERA had a comprehensive loss of approximately $59,000 in 2023,and comprehensive income of approximately $295,000 in 2022, but had no comprehensive income or loss for 2021.

Income (Loss) Per Depositary Receipt: Effective January 3, 2012, the Partnership authorized a 3-for-1 forward split of its Depositary Receipts listed on the NYSE Amex and a concurrent adjustment of the exchange ratio of Depositary Receipts for Class A Units of the Partnership from 10-to-1 to 30-to-1, such that each Depositary Receipt represents one-thirtieth (1/30) of a Class A Unit of the Partnership. All references to Depositary Receipts in the report are reflective of the 3- for-1 forward split.

Income Per Unit: Net income (loss) per unit has been calculated based upon the weighted average number of units outstanding during each period presented. The Partnership has no dilutive units and, therefore, basic net income is the same as diluted net income per unit (see Note 7).

Concentration of Credit Risks and Financial Instruments: The Partnership’s properties are located in New England, and the Partnership is subject to the general economic risks related thereto. No single tenant accounted for more than 5% of the Partnership’s revenues in 2023, 2022, or 2021. The Partnership makes its temporary cash investments with high-credit quality financial institutions. At December 31, 2023, substantially all of the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalents were held in interest-bearing accounts at financial institutions, earning interest at rates from 0.01% to 4.07%. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively approximately $18,711,000 and $49,641,000 of cash and cash equivalents, and security deposits included in prepaid expenses and other assets exceeded federally insured amounts.

Advertising Expense: Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $359,309, $239,250 and $331,176 in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Rental Property Held for sale: When assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Partnership discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets. The Partnership generally considers assets to be held for sale when the transaction has received appropriate corporate authority, and there are no significant contingencies relating to the sale. If, in management’s opinion, the estimated net sales price, net of selling costs, of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the carrying value of the assets, a valuation allowance is established.

If circumstances arise that previously were considered unlikely and, as a result, the Partnership decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used. A property that is reclassified is measured and recorded individually at the lower of (a) its carrying value before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (b) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

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Interest Capitalized: The Partnership follows the policy of capitalizing interest as a component of the cost of rental property when the time of construction exceeds one year. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 there was no capitalized interest.

Extinguishment of Debt: When existing mortgages are refinanced with the same lender and it is determined that the refinancing is substantially different then they are recorded as an extinguishment of debt. However if it is determined that the refinancing is substantially the same then they are recorded as an exchange of debt. All refinancing qualify as extinguishment of debt.

Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts in order to conform to current period presentation.

NOTE 2. RENTAL PROPERTIES

As of December 31, 2023, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships owned 2,943 residential apartment units in 27 residential and mixed-use complexes (collectively, the “Apartment Complexes”). The Partnership also owns 19 condominium units in a residential condominium complex, all of which are leased to residential tenants (collectively referred to as the “Condominium Units”). The Apartment Complexes and Condominium Units are located primarily in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2023, the Partnership and Subsidiary Partnerships owned two commercial shopping center in Framingham, commercial buildings in Newton and Brookline and commercial space in mixed-use properties in Boston, Brockton and Newton, all in Massachusetts. These properties are referred to collectively as the “Commercial Properties.”

The Partnership also owned a 40% to 50% ownership interest in seven residential and mixed use complexes (the “Investment Properties”) at December 31, 2023 with a total of 688 units, accounted for using the equity method of consolidation. See Note 15 for summary information on these investments.

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Rental properties consist of the following:

    

December 31, 2023

    

December 31, 2022

    

Useful Life

 

Land, improvements and parking lots

$

99,162,143

$

87,405,897

15

-

40

years

Buildings and improvements

 

277,986,334

 

256,035,191

15

-

40

years

Kitchen cabinets

 

16,137,828

 

14,347,212

5

-

10

years

Carpets

 

13,127,838

 

12,047,573

5

-

10

years

Air conditioning

 

500,000

 

501,697

5

-

10

years

Laundry equipment

 

568,716

 

553,140

5

-

7

years

Elevators

 

1,885,265

 

1,885,265

20

-

40

years

Swimming pools

 

1,090,604

 

1,090,604

10

-

30

years

Equipment

 

21,348,556

 

18,716,758

5

-

30

years

Motor vehicles

 

232,954

 

171,519

5

years

Fences

 

91,620

 

46,872

5

-

15

years

Furniture and fixtures

 

8,365,039

 

7,902,182

5

-

7

years

Total fixed assets

 

440,496,897

 

400,703,910

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

(170,691,951)

 

(159,627,479)

$

269,804,946

$

241,076,431

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Cost

Initial Cost to

Capitalized

Gross Amount at Which

Years

Property Name

Encumbrances

Partnerships(1)

Subsequent to

Carried at Close of Period

Built/

Depreciable

Type

(First

Buildings

Acquisition(2)

Buildings

Accumulated

Redecorated

Lives

Location

Mortgages)

Land

Improvements

Improvements

Land

Improvements

Totals

Depreciation

Date Acquired

Years

Boylston Downtown L.P. Residential Apartments Boston, Massachusetts

  

$

34,092,579

  

$

2,112,000

  

$

8,593,109

  

$

10,184,183

  

$

2,268,528

  

$

18,777,292

  

$

21,045,820

  

$

15,996,297

  

July 1995

  

(3)

Brookside Associates LLC Residential Apartments Woburn, Massachusetts

$

6,175,000

$

684,000

$

3,116,000

$

542,225

$

684,000

$

3,658,225

$

4,342,225

$

2,951,648

Oct. 2000

(3)

Clovelly Apartments L.P. Residential Apartments Nashua, New Hampshire

$

11,214,000

$

177,610

$

1,478,359

$

1,641,894

$

177,610

$

3,120,253

$

3,297,863

$

2,490,061

Sept. 1977

(3)

Commonwealth 1137 L.P. Residential Apartments Boston, Massachusetts

$

5,440,000

$

342,000

$

1,367,669

$

1,051,069

$

342,000

$

2,418,738

$

2,760,738

$

2,104,872

July 1995

(3)

Commonwealth 1144 L.P. Residential Apartments Boston, Massachusetts

$

32,325,000

$

1,410,000

$

5,664,816

$

6,629,860

$

1,410,000

$

12,294,676

$

13,704,676

$

8,163,969

July 1995

(3)

Executive Apartments L.P. Residential Apartments Framingham, Massachusetts

$

8,190,000

$

91,400

$

740,360

$

1,578,382

$

91,400

$

2,318,742

$

2,410,142

$

1,650,112

Sept. 1977

(3)

Hamilton Battle Green LLC Residential Apartments Lexington, Massachusetts

$

3,766,660

$

1,341,737

$

8,457,497

$

144,819

$

1,341,737

$

8,602,316

$

9,944,053

$

4,361,558

Jun. 2011

(3)

Hamilton Cypress LLC Commercial 1031 Exchange Brookline, Massachusetts

$

$

2,362,596

$

4,613,985

$

38,233

$

2,362,596

$

4,652,218

$

7,014,814

$

1,990,947

Oct. 2008

(3)

Hamilton Green Apartments, LLC Residential Apartments Andover, Massachusetts

$

32,190,519

$

16,054,336

$

44,794,438

$

(8,068,975)

$

16,054,336

$

36,725,463

$

52,779,799

$

16,828,423

Jul. 2013

(3)

Hamilton Highlands, LLC Residential Apartments Needham,Massachsetts

$

19,437,587

$

6,815,522

$

27,262,087

$

(2,215,754)

6,815,522

$

25,046,333

$

31,861,855

6,292,999

Mar. 2018

(3)

Hamilton Linewt LLC Commercial 1031 Exchange Newton,Massachusetts

$

$

884,042

$

2,652,127

$

134,615

$

884,042

$

2,786,742

$

3,670,784

$

1,132,827

Nov. 2007

(3)

Hamilton Oaks Associates LLC Residential Apartments Brockton, Massachusetts

$

26,666,000

$

2,175,000

$

12,325,000

$

6,595,768

$

2,175,000

$

18,920,768

$

21,095,768

$

13,931,561

Dec. 1999

(3)

Highland Street Apartments, L.P. Residential Apartments Lowell, Massachusetts

$

3,960,000

$

156,000

$

634,085

$

423,539

$

156,000

$

1,057,624

$

1,213,624

$

860,541

Dec. 1996

(3)

Linhart L.P. Residential / Commercial Newton,Massachusetts

$

$

385,000

$

1,540,000

$

2,057,202

$

385,000

$

3,597,202

$

3,982,202

$

2,897,449

Jan. 1995

(3)

Mill Street Gardens, LLC Residential Apartments Woburn, Massachusetts

$

31,000,000

$

9,798,478

$

43,568,912

$

2,981,885

9,798,478

$

46,550,797

$

56,349,275

11,673,659

Dec. 2019

(3)

Mill Street Development,Woburn, Massachusetts

$

$

1,375,000

$

1,125,000

$

(599,087)

1,375,000

$

525,913

$

1,900,913

Dec. 2019

(3)

NERA Dean St. Associates LLC Residential Apartments Norwood, Massachusetts

$

10,322,000

$

1,512,000

$

5,701,480

$

1,595,198

$

1,512,000

$

7,296,678

$

8,808,678

$

5,390,982

Jun. 2002

(3)

North Beacon 140 L.P. Residential Apartments Boston, Massachusetts

$

12,683,000

$

936,000

$

3,762,013

$

2,379,219

$

936,000

$

6,141,232

$

7,077,232

$

5,653,863

July 1995

(3)

Olde English Apartments L.P. Residential Apartments Lowell, Massachusetts

$

9,608,000

$

46,181

$

878,323

$

1,289,156

$

46,181

$

2,167,479

$

2,213,660

$

1,548,529

Sept. 1977

(3)

Redwood Hills L.P. Residential Apartments Worcester,Massachusetts

$

17,105,000

$

1,200,000

$

4,810,604

$

5,821,846

$

1,200,000

$

10,632,450

$

11,832,450

$

8,159,479

July 1995

(3)

Residences at Captain Parkers LLC Residential Apartments Lexington, Massachusetts

$

20,750,000

$

6,247,153

$

24,954,777

$

(74,870)

$

6,247,153

$

24,879,907

$

31,127,060

$

8,148,830

Sept. 2015

(3)

River Drive L.P Residential Apartments Danvers, Massachusetts

$

9,543,000

$

72,525

$

587,777

$

1,693,812

$

72,525

$

2,281,589

$

2,354,114

$

1,195,277

Sept. 1977

(3)

Riverside Apartments Condominium Units Watertown Massachustts

$

$

23,346

$

190,807

$

151,971

$

23,346

$

342,778

$

366,124

$

299,913

Sept. 1977

(3)

School St Assoc LLC Residential Apartments Framingham, Massachusetts

$

26,993,000

$

4,686,728

$

18,746,911

$

457,122

$

4,686,728

$

19,204,033

$

23,890,761

$

13,393,356

Apr. 2003

(3)

WRF Associates LLC Strip Mall Framingham, Massachusetts

$

5,954,546

$

3,280,000

$

4,920,000

$

490,262

$

3,280,000

$

5,410,262

$

8,690,262

$

4,101,814

May 1999

(3)

WCB Associates LLC Residential Apartments Brockton, Massachusetts

$

19,266,000

$

1,335,000

$

7,565,501

$

3,250,982

$

1,335,000

$

10,816,483

$

12,151,483

$

8,461,934

Dec. 1999

(3)

Westgate Apartments Burlington LLC Residential Apartments Burlington, Massachusetts

$

4,494,000

$

44,965

$

4,478,687

$

322,345

$

44,965

$

4,801,032

$

4,845,997

$

3,402,530

Sept. 2004

(3)

Westgate Apartments LLC Residential Apartments Woburn, Massachusetts

$

38,475,000

$

461,300

$

2,424,636

$

6,702,223

$

461,300

$

9,126,859

$

9,588,159

$

6,280,115

Sept. 1977

(3)

Woodland Park Apartments LLC Residential Apartments Newton Massachusetts

$

21,788,650

$

9,114,334

$

35,874,994

$

(1,161,715)

$

9,114,334

$

34,713,279

$

43,827,613

$

10,321,309

July 2017

(3)

653 Worcester Rd Commercial Framingham, Massachusetts

$

3,415,051

4,496,849

1,187,232

3,415,051

5,684,081

9,099,132

429,322

Jan.2023

(3)

Shawmut Place LLC, Residential Apartments Boston, Massachusetts

$

7,297,401

12,249,725

7,702,495

7,297,401

19,952,220

27,249,621

577,775

July.2023

(3)

$

411,439,541

$

85,836,705

$

299,576,528

$

54,927,136

$

85,993,233

$

354,503,664

$

440,496,897

$

170,691,951

(1)The initial cost to the Partnerships represents both the balance of mortgages assumed in September 1977, including subsequent adjustments to such amounts, and subsequent acquisitions at cost.
(2)Net of retirements.
(3) In 2023, rental properties were depreciated over the following estimated useful lives.

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:

Assets

    

Life

  

Buildings and Improvements

10

-

40

years

Other Categories of Assets

5

-

15

years

A reconciliation of rental properties and accumulated depreciation is as follows:

December 31,

  

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

  

Rental Properties

Balance, Beginning

    

$

400,703,910

    

$

400,588,242

    

$

398,629,793

Additions:

Buildings, improvements and other assets

 

45,499,213

 

5,981,125

 

3,317,445

 

446,203,123

 

406,569,367

401,947,238

Deduct:

Write-offs of retired or disposed assets

 

4,580,382

 

5,865,457

 

1,358,996

Impairments

 

1,125,844

 

 

Balance, Ending

$

440,496,897

$

400,703,910

$

400,588,242

Accumulated Depreciation

Balance, Beginning

$

159,627,479

$

149,233,040

$

134,019,906

Add:

Depreciation for the year

 

15,799,589

 

16,259,896

 

16,572,131

 

175,427,068

 

165,492,936

150,592,037

Deduct

Accumulated depreciation of retired or disposed assets

 

4,580,382

 

5,865,457

 

1,358,997

Impairments

154,735

Balance, Ending

$

170,691,951

$

159,627,479

$

149,233,040

On June 16, 2022, the Partnership entered into an amendment to the Facility Agreement. The additional advance under the Amended Agreement is in the amount of $80,284,000, at a fixed interest rate of 4.33%, payable on a monthly basis through July 31, 2032. The Partnership’s obligations under the Facility Agreement are secured by mortgages on certain properties pursuant to certain Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement and Fixture Filings.

The Partnership used the proceeds to pay down approximately $37,065,000 of existing debt secured by four properties, along with approximately $834,000 in prepayment penalties. The remaining balance of approximately $42,404,000 will be used for general partnership purposes.

On November 30, 2021, New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”), entered into a Master Credit Facility Agreement ( the “Facility Agreement”) with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”) dated as of November 30, 2021, with an initial advance in the amount of $156,000,000. Interest only on the debt at a fixed interest rate of 2.97% is payable on a monthly basis through December 31, 2031. The Partnership’s obligations under the Facility Agreement are secured by mortgages on certain properties pursuant to certain Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement and Fixture Filings (“Mortgages”).

The Partnership used the proceeds to pay down approximately $65,305,000 of existing debt secured by 11 properties, along with approximately $2,700,000 in prepayment penalties, which was included in Other Loss in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The remaining balance of approximately $89,000,000 will be used for general

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partnership purposes. See schedule in Note 5, Mortgage Notes Payable, for the details of the transaction as it relates to the specific properties.

On October 14, 2022, the Partnership entered into a loan agreement with Brookline Bank refinancing its loan on 659-665 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA. The agreement pays down the loan on the existing debt of $5,954,546.14, extends the maturity until October 14, 2032, at a variable interest rate of SOFR rate, plus 1.7% interest only for 2 years and amortizing using a thirty-year schedule for the balance of the term. At closing, the Partnership entered into an interest rate swap contract with Brookline Bank with a notional amount equivalent to the underlying loan principal amortization, resulting in a fixed rate of 4.60% through the expiration of the interest rate swap contract. The agreement also allows for an earn out of up to an additional $1,495,453.86 once the property performance reaches a 1.35x debt service coverage ratio and the loan to value equates to at most 65%.

The Partnership purchased a commercial retail property of approximately 20,700 square feet, located at 653 Worcester Road in Framingham, Massachusetts for the sum of approximately $10,151,000 on January 18, 2023. This acquisition was funded from the Partnership’s cash reserves and closing costs were approximately $59,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $585,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $378,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 156 months respectively.

On July 14, 2023, the Partnership purchased a 52 unit mixed use property in the South End neighborhood of Boston, MA comprised of three buildings at 26-30 Rutland Street, 105-117 West Concord Street and 475 Shawmut Avenue, and approximately 3,400 square feet of commercial space for a purchase price of approximately $27,500,000. This acquisition was funded from the Partnership’s cash reserves and closing costs were approximately $81,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $525,000 for in-place leases, approximately $61,000 to the value of tenant relationships and $241,000 to the value of below-market leases. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 36 months respectively.

In December, 2023, the Partnership received approval from MassHousing to construct a 72 unit apartment building in accordance with Chapter 40B to include 17 affordable units on the Mill Street Development site. In order to initiate construction, the Partnership expects to demolish the current building structures and start construction in 2024. No tenants are now occupying the property and with the resulting loss of future cash, Management has recorded an impairment charge of approximately $971,000, the net book value of the building for the Mill Street Development property. In order to comply with the permanent financing requirements for a 40B project, Mill Street Development signed a term sheet for a loan of up to $15 million, to be funded upon completion of the development project. In addition, Mill Street Development deposited $75,000 into escrow to comply with the 40B project requirement of a cost certification of total development costs upon completion of the project.

NOTE 3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Partnership’s properties are managed by an entity that is owned by the majority shareholder of the General Partner. The management fee is equal to 4% of gross receipts of rental revenue and laundry income on the majority of the Partnership’s properties and 3% on Linewt. Total fees paid were approximately $2,948,000, $2,717,000 and $2,524,000 in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The Partnership Agreement permits the General Partner or the Hamilton Company to charge the costs of professional services (such as counsel, accountants and contractors) to NERA. In 2023, 2022 and 2021, approximately $1,289,000, $747,000 and $1,086,000, was charged to NERA for legal, accounting, construction, maintenance, rental and architectural services supervision of capital improvements and brokerage commissions. Of the 2023 expenses referred to above, approximately $261,000 consisted of repairs and maintenance, $356,000 of administrative expense and approximately $66,000 for renting expenses. Approximately $606,000 of expenses for construction, architectural

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services and supervision of capital projects were capitalized in rental properties. Additionally in 2023, the Hamilton Company received approximately $797,000 from the Investment Properties of which approximately $699,000 was the management fee, approximately $9,000 was for construction, architectural services and supervision of capital projects, approximately $57,000 was for maintenance services, approximately $31,000 was for administrative services, and approximately $1,000 for renting expenses The management fee is equal to 4% of gross receipts rental income on the majority of investment properties and 2% on Dexter Park.

The Partnership reimburses the Hamilton Company for the payroll and related expenses of the employees who work at the properties. Total reimbursement was approximately $4,180,000, $3,875,000 and $3,640,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Hamilton Company maintains a 401K plan for all eligible employees whereby the employees may contribute the maximum allowed by law. The plan also provides for discretionary contributions by the employer. In 2023, 2022, and 2021, the Partnership recognized approximately $64,000, $85,000 and $45,000 respectively for the employer’s match contribution to the plan. See Note 16.

Bookkeeping and accounting functions are provided by the Hamilton Company’s accounting staff, which consists of approximately 14 people. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 the Hamilton Company charged the Partnership $125,000 per year for bookkeeping and accounting services included in administrative expenses above.

The Partnership has invested in seven limited partnerships, which have invested in mixed use residential apartment complexes. The Partnership has a 40% to 50% ownership interest in each investment property. The other investors, as of December 31, 2023, are various related entities of the Brown family, and five current and previous employees of the Hamilton Company. The Brown Family related entities’ ownership interest is between 47.6% and 59%. See Note 14 for a description of the properties and their operations.

The Advisory Committee held 4 meetings during 2023, and a total of $16,000 was paid for attendance and participation in such meetings. Additionally, the Audit Committee held 4 meetings in 2023 and a total of $80,000 was paid for attendance and participation in such meetings.

Sally Michael is a Director of NewReal,Inc., and she is a partner at Saul Ewing LLP. Saul Ewing billed the Partnership for legal fees totaling $91,000, $84,000,and $168,000 for 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

See Note 8 for information regarding the repurchase of Class B and General Partnership Units.

NOTE 4. PREPAID EXPENSES and OTHER ASSETS

Approximately $3,601,000 and $3,406,000 of security deposits are included in prepaid expenses and other assets at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The security deposits and escrow accounts are restricted cash.

Included in prepaid expenses and other assets at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is approximately $1,784,000 and $1,979,000, held in escrow to fund future capital improvements.

Intangible assets on the acquisition of rental properties are included in prepaid expenses and other assets. Intangible assets are approximately $1,549,000 net of accumulated amortization of approximately $872,000 at December 31, 2023.

Financing fees in association with the refinancing and the line of credit of approximately $52,000 and $109,000 are net of accumulated amortization of approximately $130,000, and $70,000 at December 31, 2023 and 2022 respectively.

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NOTE 5. MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE

Mortgages Payable

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the mortgages payable consisted of various loans, all of which were secured by first mortgages on properties referred to in Note 2. At December 31, 2023, the interest rates on these loans ranged from 2.97% to 4.95%, payable in monthly installments aggregating approximately $1,523,000, including principal, to various dates through 2035. The majority of the mortgages are subject to prepayment penalties. At December 31, 2023, the weighted average interest rate on the above mortgages was 3.68%. The effective rate of 3.78% includes the amortization expense of deferred financing costs. See Note 12 for fair value information. The Partnership’s mortgage debt and the mortgage debt of its unconsolidated joint ventures generally is non-recourse except for customary exceptions pertaining to misuse of funds and material misrepresentations.

Financing fees of approximately $2,779,000 and $3,159,000 are net of accumulated amortization of approximately $1,353,000 and $973,000 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which offset the Mortgage Notes Payable.

The Partnership has pledged tenant leases as additional collateral for certain of these loans.

Approximate annual maturities at December 31, 2023 are as follows:

2024—current maturities

    

$

2,853,000

 

2025

 

3,602,000

2026

 

25,112,000

2027

 

23,271,000

2028

 

31,875,000

Thereafter

 

324,726,000

411,439,000

Less: unamortized deferred financing costs

2,779,000

$

408,660,000

On June 16, 2022, the Partnership entered into an amendment to the Facility Agreement. The additional advance under the Amended Agreement is in the amount of $80,284,000, at a fixed interest rate of 4.33%. The Partnership’s obligations under the Facility Agreement are secured by mortgages on certain properties pursuant to certain Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement and Fixture Filings.

The Partnership used the proceeds to pay down approximately $37,065,000 of existing debt secured by four properties, along with approximately $834,000 in prepayment penalties. The remaining balance of approximately $42,404,000 will be used for general partnership purposes.

On November 30, 2021, New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”), entered into a Master Credit Facility Agreement ( the “Facility Agreement”) with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”) dated as of November 30, 2021, with an initial advance in the amount of $156,000,000. Interest only on the debt at a fixed interest rate of 2.97% is payable on a monthly basis through December 31, 2031. The Partnership’s obligations under the Facility Agreement are secured by mortgages on certain properties pursuant to certain Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement and Fixture Filings (“Mortgages”).

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The Partnership used the proceeds to pay down approximately $65,305,000 of existing debt secured by 11 properties, along with approximately $2,700,000 in prepayment penalties. The remaining balance of approximately $89,000,000 will be used for general partnership purposes.

The breakout by property of the material balances by year are as follows:

PREVIOUS

CURRENT

DEFERRED

MORTGAGE

MORTGAGE

FINANCE

PREPAYMENT

PROPERTY NAME

    

BALANCE

    

BALANCE

    

COSTS

    

PENALTY

Clovelly Apts LP

$

4,160,000

$

11,214,000

$

121,817

$

167,141

Comm 1137 LP

 

3,750,000

 

5,440,000

 

60,504

 

151,314

Comm 1144 LP

 

14,780,000

 

32,325,000

 

340,007

 

592,728

Executive Apts LP

 

2,415,000

 

8,190,000

 

89,333

 

96,434

N.Beacon 140 LP

 

6,937,000

 

12,683,000

 

135,813

 

277,003

Olde English Apt LP

 

3,080,000

 

9,608,000

 

104,345

 

123,956

Redwood Hills LP

 

6,743,000

 

17,105,000

 

188,406

 

271,204

River Dr. LP

 

3,465,000

 

9,543,000

 

104,605

 

139,218

Highland St. Apts LP

 

1,050,000

 

3,960,000

 

45,076

 

41,928

WCB Assoc. LLC

 

7,000,000

 

19,266,000

 

204,586

 

408,873

Hamilton Oaks Assoc. LP

 

11,925,000

 

26,666,000

 

281,596

 

476,180

$

65,305,000

$

156,000,000

$

1,676,088

$

2,745,979

PREVIOUS

CURRENT

DEFERRED

MORTGAGE

MORTGAGE

FINANCE

PREPAYMENT

PROPERTY NAME

    

BALANCE

    

BALANCE

    

COSTS

    

PENALTY

Dean Street

$

5,687,000

$

10,322,000

$

109,841

$

160,943

School Street

 

13,178,000

 

26,993,000

 

287,159

 

171,676

Westgate Apartments

 

15,700,000

 

38,475,000

 

409,299

 

401,714

Courtyard at Westgate

 

2,500,000

 

4,494,000

 

47,831

 

100,211

$

37,065,000

$

80,284,000

$

854,130

$

834,544

On October 14, 2022, the Partnership entered into a loan agreement with Brookline Bank refinancing its loan on 659-665 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA. The agreement pays down the loan on the existing debt of $5,954,546.14, extends the maturity until October 14, 2032, at a variable interest rate of SOFR rate, plus 1.7% interest only for 2 years and amortizing using a thirty-year schedule for the balance of the term. At closing, the Partnership entered into an interest rate swap contract with Brookline Bank with a notional amount equivalent to the underlying loan principal amortization, resulting in a fixed rate of 4.60% through the expiration of the interest rate swap contract. The agreement also allows for an earn out of up to an additional $1,495,453.86 once the property performance reaches a 1.35x debt service coverage ratio and the loan to value equates to at most 65%.

Line of Credit

On July 31, 2014, the Partnership entered into an agreement for a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit. The term of the line was for three years with a floating interest rate equal to a base rate of the greater of (a) the Prime Rate (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one percent per annum, or (c) the LIBOR Rate for a period of one month plus 1% per annum, plus the applicable margin of 2.5%. The agreement originally expired on July 31, 2017, and was extended until October 31, 2020. The costs associated with the line of credit extension were approximately $128,000. Prior to the line’s expiration in 2020, the Partnership exercised its option for a one-year extension until October 31, 2021. The Partnership paid an extension fee of approximately $37,500 in association with the extension.

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On October 29, 2021, the Partnership closed on the modification of its existing line of credit. The agreement extends the credit line for three years until October 29, 2024. The commitment amount is for $25 million but is restricted to $17 million during the modification period. The modification period covered the current period and phased out on December 31, 2022. During this period, the loan covenants were modified from a minimum consolidated debt service ratio of 1.60 to a ratio of 1.35 until September 30, 2022; from a minimum tangible net worth requirement of $200 million to a net worth of $175 million until September 30, 2022; from a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 65% to a ratio of 70% until September 30, 2022 and from a minimum debt yield of 9.5% to a yield of 8.5% until September 30, 2022 and a yield of 9.0% until December 31, 2022. Once the financial performance of the Partnership meets the original covenant tests for the trailing 12-month period, the commitment amount will return to $25 million. The portfolio’s debt yield fell below the minimum of 9.5% to 8.6%. Consequently, as of December 31, 2023, the Partnership did not comply with the debt yield financial covenant. As such, the Partnership is restricted to draw down any amount from the line of credit until the Partnership meets the required financial covenants. The Partnership is currently in discussions with a Lender for a replacement line of credit. See Note 19, SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, for additional information.

The interest rate for the new term was LIBOR plus 300 basis points. The costs associated with the modification and renewal of the line of credit was approximately $179,000. On December 3, 2021, the Partnership paid off the outstanding balance of $17,000,000 on the Line of Credit.

After June 30, 2023, the remaining tenors of U.S.-dollar LIBOR ceased publication, prompting the need for an alternative benchmark rate. On April 14, 2023, the partnership amended the line of credit to convert its base rate of interest from LIBOR to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 10 basis points.

The line of credit may be used for acquisition, refinancing, improvements, working capital and other needs of the Partnership. The line may not be used to pay dividends, make distributions or acquire equity interests of the Partnership.

The line of credit is collateralized by varying percentages of the Partnership’s ownership interest in 23 of its subsidiary properties and joint ventures. Pledged interests range from 49% to 100% of the Partnership’s ownership interest in the respective entities.

.

NOTE 6. ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS

The Partnership’s residential lease agreements may require tenants to maintain a one-month advance rental payment and/or a security deposit. At December 31, 2023 and 2022 respectively, amounts received for prepaid rents of approximately $3,078,000 and $2,618,000 are included in cash and cash equivalents, and security deposits of approximately $3,601,000 and $3,406,000 are included in prepaid expenses and other assets and are restricted cash.

NOTE 7. PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

The Partnership has two classes of Limited Partners (Class A and B) and one category of General Partner. Under the terms of the Partnership Agreement, distributions to holders of Class B Units and General Partnership Units must represent 19% and 1%, respectively, of the total units outstanding. All classes have equal profit sharing and distribution rights, in proportion to their ownership interests.

Effective January 3, 2012, the Partnership authorized a 3-for-1 forward split of its Depositary Receipts listed on the NYSE Amex and a concurrent adjustment of the exchange ratio of Depositary Receipts for Class A Units of the

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Partnership from 10-to-1 to 30-to-1, such that each Depositary Receipt represents one-thirtieth (1/30) of a Class A Unit of the Partnership.

In March 2024, the Partnership approved a quarterly distribution of $12.00 per Unit ($0.40 per Receipt), payable on March 31, 2024. In addition to the quarterly distribution, there will be a special distribution of $48.00 per Class A unit ($1.60 per Receipt) payable on March 28, 2024.

In 2023 the Partnership paid a total distribution of an aggregate $84.00 per Unit ($2.80 per Receipt) for a total payment of $9,954,888. In 2022 the Partnership paid a total distribution of an aggregate $76.80 per Unit ($2.56 per Receipt) for a total payment of $9,267,981.

The Partnership has entered into a deposit agreement with an agent to facilitate public trading of limited partners’ interests in Class A Units. Under the terms of this agreement, the holders of Class A Units have the right to exchange each Class A Unit for 30 Depositary Receipts. The following is information per Depositary Receipt:

Year Ended

 

December 31,

 

    

2023

    

2022

 

Net Income per Depositary Receipt

    

$

2.38

    

$

1.03

Distributions per Depositary Receipt

$

2.80

$

2.56

NOTE 8. TREASURY UNITS

Treasury Units at December 31, 2023 are as follows:

Class A

    

50,235

 

Class B

 

11,931

General Partnership

 

628

 

62,794

On August 20, 2007, NewReal, Inc., the General Partner authorized an equity repurchase program (“Repurchase Program”) under which the Partnership was permitted to purchase, over a period of twelve months, up to 300,000 Depositary Receipts (each of which is one-tenth of a Class A Unit). Over time, the General Partner has authorized increases in the equity repurchase program. On March 10, 2015, the General Partner authorized an increase in the Repurchase Program from 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 Depository Receipts and extended the Program for an additional five years from March 31, 2015 until March 31, 2020. On March 9, 2020, the General Partner extended the program for an additional five years from March 31, 2020 to March 31, 2025. The Repurchase Program requires the Partnership to repurchase a proportionate number of Class B Units and General Partner Units in connection with any repurchases of any Depositary Receipts by the Partnership based upon the 80%, 19% and 1% fixed distribution percentages of the holders of the Class A, Class B and General Partner Units under the Partnership’s Second Amended and Restated Contract of Limited Partnership. Repurchases of Depositary Receipts or Partnership Units pursuant to the Repurchase Program may be made by the Partnership from time to time in its sole discretion in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions.

From August 20, 2007 through December 31, 2023, the Partnership has repurchased 1,532,234 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $31.72 per receipt (or $951.52 per underlying Class A Unit), 4,394 Class B Units and 231 General Partnership Units, both at an average price of $ 1,259.00 per Unit, totaling approximately $54,421,000 including brokerage fees paid by the Partnership.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Partnership purchased a total of 43,774 Depositary Receipts.

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The average price was $71.71 per receipt or $2,151.25 per unit. The cost including commission was $3,141,917. The Partnership was required to repurchase 346.54 Class B Units and 18.24 General Partnership units at a cost of $744,437 and $39,181 respectively.

NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Partnership, the Subsidiary Partnerships, and the Investment Properties and their properties are not presently subject to any material litigation, and, to management’s knowledge, there is not any material litigation presently threatened against them. The properties are occasionally subject to ordinary routine legal and administrative proceedings incident to the ownership of residential and commercial real estate. Some of the legal and other expenses related to these proceedings are covered by insurance and none of these costs and expenses are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Partnership.

NOTE 10. RENTAL INCOME

During the year ended December 31, 2023, approximately 94% of rental income was related to residential apartments and condominium units with leases of one year or less. The majority of these leases expire in June, July and August. Approximately 6% was related to commercial properties, which have minimum future annual rental income on non-cancellable operating leases at December 31, 2023 as follows:

    

Commercial

 

Property Leases

 

2024

$

3,099,064

2025

 

2,798,161

2026

 

2,551,671

2027

 

2,230,705

2028

 

2,014,354

Thereafter

 

10,105,126

$

22,799,081

The aggregate minimum future rental income does not include contingent rentals that may be received under various leases in connection with common area charges and real estate taxes. Aggregate contingent rentals from continuing operations were approximately $683,000, $541,000 and $563,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 respectively. Trader Joe’s and Walgreen’s, tenants at Staples Plaza and 653 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA. respectively, are approximately 22% of the total commercial rental income.

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The following information is provided for commercial leases:

    

Annual base

    

    

    

Percentage of

 

rent for

Total square feet

Total number of

annual base rent for

 

Through December 31,

expiring leases

for expiring leases

leases expiring

expiring leases

 

2024

$

416,581

29,166

29

12

%

2025

 

253,320

7,455

7

7

%

2026

 

361,731

14,221

8

10

%

2027

 

309,189

8,884

5

9

%

2028

 

251,316

6,929

2

7

%

2029

 

433,890

15,138

3

12

%

2030

 

%

2031

 

%

2032

 

110,600

1,106

1

3

%

2033

Thereafter

 

1,428,261

46,987

4

40

%

Totals

$

3,564,888

 

129,886

 

59

 

100

%

Rents receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $1,195,000 and $1,007,000 at December 31, 2023 and 2022. Included in rents receivable at December 31, 2023 is approximately $417,000 resulting from recognizing rental income from non-cancelable commercial leases with future rental increases on a straight-line basis.

NOTE 11. CASH FLOW INFORMATION

During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, cash paid for interest was approximately $15,356,000, $14,425,000 and $13,298,000 respectively. Cash paid for state income taxes was approximately $66,000, $65,000 and $117,000 during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 respectively. In 2022, 5 properties were involved in a non-cash financing activity of approximately $43,000,000 In 2021, 11 properties were involved in a non-cash financing activity of approximately $65,000,000.

NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, we do not have any significant financial assets or financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value

At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 the carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and note payable, accounts payable and accrued expenses were representative of their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments or, the recent acquisition of these items. The Partnership considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash include cash held in checking, U.S. Treasury Bills, and money market accounts.

The Partnership has investments in Treasury Bills some of which mature over a period greater than 90 days and are

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classified as short-term investments. The Treasury Bills are carried at amortized cost and classified as held to maturity as the Partnership has the intent and the ability to hold them until they mature. The carrying value of the Treasury Bills are adjusted for accretion of discounts over the remaining life of the investment. Income related to the Treasury Bills is recognized in interest income in the Partnership’s consolidated statement of income. The Treasury Bills are classified within Level I of the fair value hierarchy.

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, we estimated the fair value of our mortgages payable and other notes based upon quoted market prices for the same (Level 1) or similar (Level 2) issues when current quoted market prices are available. We estimated the fair value of our secured mortgage debt that does not have current quoted market prices available by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities (Level 3). The differences in the fair value of our debt from the carrying value are the result of differences in interest rates and/or borrowing spreads that were available to us at December 31, 2023 and 2022, as compared with those in effect when the debt was issued or acquired. The secured mortgage debt contain pre-payment penalties or yield maintenance provisions that could make the cost of refinancing the debt at lower rates exceed the benefit that would be derived from doing so.

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Partnership’s line of credit had an outstanding balance of zero.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Partnership in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

For cash and cash equivalents, treasury bills, accounts receivable, other assets, investment in partnerships, accounts payable, advance rents and security deposits: fair value approximates the carrying value of such assets and liabilities.
For mortgages and notes payable: fair value is generally based on estimated future cash flows, which are discounted using the quoted market rate from an independent source for similar obligations. Refer to the table below for the carrying amount and estimated fair value of such instruments.

The following table reflects the carrying amounts and estimated fair value of our cash equivalents, Treasury bills, and debt.

    

Dec 31, 2023

    

Dec 31, 2022

Carrying Value

    

Fair Value

Carrying Value

    

 Fair Value

Assets

Cash equivalents

18,230,463

18,230,463

49,560,723

49,560,723

Treasury bills

84,700,751

84,799,638

88,905,616

88,908,540

Total Assets

102,931,214

103,030,101

138,466,339

138,469,263

Liabilities

Mortgage payable *

- Partnership properties

408,660,292

359,092,343

410,966,199

355,629,060

- Investment properties

165,969,481

156,280,958

166,090,968

153,710,522

Total Liabilities

574,629,773

515,373,301

577,057,167

509,339,582

*Net of unamortized deferred financing costs

Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements

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since December 31, 2023 and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

NOTE 13. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Partnership’s objectives in using rate derivatives are to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Partnership uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Partnership making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

The changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Partnership’s variable rate debt. During the next 12 months, the Partnership estimates $111,000 will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense.

As of December 31, 2023, the Partnership had one interest rate swap outstanding with a notional amount of approximately $236,000 designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk. As of December 31, 2023, the Partnership did not have any interest rate derivatives in a net liability position.

The table below presents the fair value of the Partnership’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Fair Value

Asset Derivatives designated

December 31,

December 31,

as hedging instruments

    

2023

    

2022

    

Balance sheet location

Interest rate swaps

$

236,377

$

294,931

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

The table below presents the effect the Partnership’s derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

Amount of Gain
or (Loss) Recognized
in OCI on Derivative

Location of Gain
or (Loss)
Reclassified
from
Accumulated
OCI Into

Amount of Gain
or (Loss)
Reclassified
from Accumulated
OCI into Income

Location of
Gain
or (Loss) Recognized
in Income on

Total Amount of
Interest Expense
presented in the
consolidated statements
of operations

Year Ended December 31,

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

  

Income

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

  

Derivative

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

Interest rate swaps

$

(58,554)

$

294,931

$

Interest expense

$

$

$

Interest and other investment income (loss)

$

(15,723,733)

$

(15,045,477)

$

(13,629,463)

NOTE 14. TAXABLE INCOME AND TAX BASIS

Taxable income reportable by the Partnership and includable in its partners’ tax returns is different than financial statement income because of different depreciation methods, different tax lives, other items with limited tax deductibility carryovers and timing differences related to prepaid rents, allowances and intangible assets at significant acquisitions. Federal taxable income of approximately $9,989,000 was approximately $1,535,000 more than statement

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income for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Federal cumulative tax basis of the Partnership’s real estate at December 31, 2023 is approximately $8,000,000 less than the statement basis. The primary reasons for the difference in tax basis are accelerated depreciation, bonus depreciation and other timing differences. The Partnership’s Federal tax basis in its joint venture investments is approximately $6,000,000 more than statement basis. State taxable income may be significantly different due to different tax treatments for certain items.

Certain entities included in the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements are subject to certain state taxes. These taxes are not significant and are recorded as operating expenses in the accompanying consolidates financial statements.

The following reconciles GAAP net income to taxable income:

For the year ended

 

December 31,

 

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

 

(in thousands)

 

Financial statement (“book”) net income (loss)

    

$

8,454

    

$

3,723

    

$

(2,700)

Book/Tax differences from depreciation

 

(2,300)

 

4,160

 

5,673

Book/Tax differences from Investment Properties

 

351

 

1,258

 

(87)

Increase in prepaid rent and allowances

 

732

 

554

 

(46)

Other items

2,752

1,273

1,216

Taxable income

$

9,989

$

10,968

$

4,056

The Partnership adopted the amended provisions related to uncertain tax provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes. As a result of the implementation of the guidance, the Partnership recognized no material adjustments regarding its tax accounting treatment. The Partnership expects to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as income tax expense, which would be included in general and administrative expense.

In the normal course of business the Partnership or one of its subsidiaries is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions in which it operates, where applicable. As of December 31, 2023, the tax years that generally remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under the statute of limitations is from the year 2020 forward.

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NOTE 15. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

The Partnership has invested in seven limited partnerships and limited liability companies, the majority of which have invested in residential apartment complexes, with three Joint Ventures investing in commercial property. The Partnership has between a 40%-50% ownership interests in each investment. The other investors are the Brown Family related entities and five current and former employees of the Hamilton Company. The Brown Family related entities ownership interest was between 47.6% and 59%, with the balance owned by the others. A description of each investment is as follows:

On October 28, 2009 the Partnership invested approximately $15,925,000 in a joint venture to acquire a 40% interest in a residential property located in Brookline, Massachusetts. The property, Hamilton Park Towers LLC, referred to as Dexter Park, is a 409 unit residential complex. The purchase price was $129,500,000. The original mortgage was $89,914,000 with an interest rate of 5.57% and it matured in 2019. The mortgage called for interest only payments for the first two years of the loan and amortized over 30 years thereafter.

On May 31, 2018, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC entered into a mortgage note with John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) in the principal amount of $125,000,000. Interest only payments on the note are payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of 3.99% per annum, and the principal amount of the note is due and payable on June 1, 2028. The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Dexter Park apartment complex located at 175 Freeman Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, pursuant to a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2018. The Note is guaranteed by the Partnership and HBC Holdings, LLC pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated May 31, 2018.

Hamilton Park used the proceeds of the loan to pay off an outstanding loan of approximately $82,000,000 and distributed approximately $41,200,000 to its’ owners. The Partnership’s share of the distribution was approximately $16,500,000. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for the investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its’ share of any future operating deficiencies as needed. At December 31, 2023, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $125,000,000. This investment, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC is referred to as Dexter Park.

On March 7, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a building comprising 48 apartments, one commercial space and a 50-car surface parking lot located in Boston, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $14,300,000, with a $10,750,000 mortgage. The Joint Venture planned to operate the building and initiate development of the parking lot. In June 2007, the Joint Venture separated the parcels, formed an additional limited liability company for the residential apartments and obtained a mortgage on the property. The new limited liability company formed for the residential apartments and commercial space is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC. In August 2008, the Joint Venture restructured the mortgages on both parcels at Essex 81. On September 28, 2015, Hamilton Essex Development, LLC paid off the outstanding mortgage balance of $1,952,286. The Partnership made a capital contribution of $978,193 to Hamilton Essex Development LLC for its share of the funds required for the transaction. Additionally, the Partnership made a capital contribution of $100,000 to Hamilton Essex 81, LLC. On September 30, 2015, Hamilton Essex 81, LLC obtained a new 10 year mortgage in the amount of $10,000,000, interest only at 2.18% plus the one month Libor rate. The proceeds of the note were used to pay off the existing mortgage of $8,040,719 and the Partnership received a distribution of $978,193 for its share of the excess proceeds. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting. Although the Partnership has no legal obligation, the Partnership intends to fund its share of any future operating deficits if needed. At December 31, 2023, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $10,000,000. The investment in the parking lot is referred to as Hamilton Essex Development, LLC; the investment in the apartments is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC.

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On March 2, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,352,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 176-unit apartment complex with an additional small commercial building located in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $23,750,000. The Partnership sold 127 of the units as condominiums and retained 49 units for long-term investment. The Partnership obtained a new 10-year mortgage in the amount of $5,000,000 on the units to be retained by the Partnership. The interest on the new loan was 5.67% fixed for the 10 year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan term. On July 8, 2016, Hamilton 1025 LLC paid off the outstanding balance of the mortgage balance. The Partnership made a capital contribution of $2,359,500 to Hamilton 1025, LLC for its share of the funds required for the transaction. After paying off the mortgage, the Partnership began to sell off the individual units. All residential units have been sold. The Partnership still owns the commercial building. This investment is referred to as Hamilton 1025, LLC.

In September 2004, the Partnership invested approximately $5,075,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 42-unit apartment complex located in Lexington, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $10,100,000. In October 2004, the Joint Venture obtained a mortgage on the property in the amount of $8,025,000 and returned $3,775,000 to the Partnership. The Joint Venture obtained a new 10-year mortgage in the amount of $5,500,000 in January 2007. The interest on the new loan was 5.67% fixed for the ten year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan. This loan required a cash contribution by the Partnership of $1,250,000 in December 2006. On September 12, 2016, the property was refinanced with a 15 year mortgage in the amount of $6,000,000, at 3.71%, interest only. The Joint Venture Partnership paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $5,158,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage and made a distribution of $385,000 to the Partnership. The cost associated with the refinancing was approximately $123,000. At December 31, 2023, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $6,000,000. In 2018, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its share of any future operating deficiencies, if needed. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Minuteman, LLC.

In August 2004, the Partnership invested $8,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 280-unit apartment complex located in Watertown, Massachusetts. The total purchase price was $56,000,000. The Joint Venture sold 137 units as condominiums. The assets were combined with Hamilton on Main Apartments. Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC is known as Hamilton Place. In 2005, Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC obtained a ten year mortgage on the three buildings to be retained. The mortgage was $16,825,000, with interest only of 5.18% for three years and amortizing on a 30 year schedule for the remaining seven years when the balance was due. The net proceeds after funding escrow accounts and closing costs on the mortgage were approximately $16,700,000, which were used to reduce the existing mortgage. In August 2014, the property was refinanced with a 10 year mortgage in the amount of $16,900,000 at 4.34% interest only. The Joint Venture paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $15,205,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage and distributed $850,000 to the Partnership. The costs associated with the refinancing were approximately $161,000. At December 31, 2023, the balance of the mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $16,900,000. In 2018, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its share of any future operating deficiencies, if needed. The investment is referred to as Hamilton On Main Apartments, LLC.

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On August 23, 2023, Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC (the “Borrower”), a 50% owned joint venture of the Partnership, received notice from KeyBank, as servicer for the lender of a $16,900,000 loan, indicating that the Borrower failed to comply with certain terms of the loan documents pertaining to the transfer of interests in the Borrower that occurred on the occasion of Harold Brown’s death, and that such transfer constitutes an event of default under the loan documents. While the Borrower has disputed that any events of default actually exist, it is working diligently with KeyBank to obtain KeyBank’s consent to the transfer. On March 8, 2024, the Borrower received notice from KeyBank that it was providing ex-post facto consent to the transfer of interest subject to certain conditions being met by the Borrower. The Partnership’s share of costs associated with the transfer of interests in the Borrower is approximately $107,000.

In November 2001, the Partnership invested approximately $1,533,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 40-unit apartment building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In June 2013, the property was refinanced with a 15 year mortgage in the amount of $10,000,000 at 3.87%, interest only for 3 years and is amortized on a 30-year schedule for the balance of the term. The Joint Venture paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $6,776,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage. After the refinancing, the Joint Venture made a distribution of $1,610,000 to the Partnership. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting. Although the Partnership has no legal obligation, the Partnership intends to fund its share of any future operating deficits if needed. At December 31, 2023, the balance of this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $8,483,000. This investment is referred to as 345 Franklin, LLC.

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Summary financial information as of December 31, 2023

  

  

Hamilton

  

  

  

Hamilton

  

Hamilton

  

  

Hamilton

Essex

345

Hamilton

Minuteman

on Main

Dexter

    

Essex 81

    

Development

    

Franklin

    

1025

    

Apts

    

Apts

    

Park

    

Total

ASSETS

Rental Properties

$

5,403,706

$

2,583,190

$

4,481,606

$

75,027

$

4,190,275

$

12,493,492

$

73,179,575

$

102,406,871

Cash & Cash Equivalents

 

1,141,751

108,348

155,557

16,339

148,334

1,204,116

1,904,290

 

4,678,735

Rent Receivable

 

208,968

78,753

117

4,120

2,957

22,319

115,904

 

433,138

Real Estate Tax Escrow

 

75,475

29,290

34,998

136,711

 

276,474

Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets  

 

320,627

44,182

73,604

505

50,327

227,421

2,494,734

 

3,211,400

Total Assets

$

7,150,527

$

2,814,473

$

4,740,174

$

95,991

$

4,426,891

$

14,084,059

$

77,694,503

$

111,006,618

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL  

Mortgage Notes Payable

$

9,975,869

$

$

8,452,812

$

$

5,936,919

$

16,889,299

$

124,714,582

$

165,969,481

Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense

 

141,743

3,000

64,335

3,486

50,990

352,780

742,749

 

1,359,083

Advance Rental Pmts & Security Deposits

 

337,593

20,660

304,499

735

173,222

500,103

3,033,534

 

4,370,346

Total Liabilities

 

10,455,205

23,660

8,821,646

4,221

6,161,131

17,742,182

128,490,865

171,698,910

Partners’ Capital

 

(3,304,678)

2,790,813

(4,081,472)

91,770

(1,734,240)

(3,658,123)

(50,796,362)

 

(60,692,292)

Total Liabilities and Capital

$

7,150,527

$

2,814,473

$

4,740,174

$

95,991

$

4,426,891

$

14,084,059

$

77,694,503

$

111,006,618

Partners’ Capital %—NERA

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

40

% 

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

$

$

1,395,406

$

$

45,885

$

$

$

1,441,291

Distribution and Loss in Excess of investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

$

(1,652,340)

$

$

(2,040,737)

$

$

(867,121)

$

(1,829,063)

$

(20,318,546)

(26,707,807)

Total Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Net)

$

(25,266,517)

Total units/condominiums

Apartments

 

48

 

 

40

 

175

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

687

Commercial

 

1

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

3

Total

 

49

 

1

 

40

 

176

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

690

Units to be retained

 

49

 

1

 

40

 

1

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

690

Units to be sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Units sold through February 1, 2024

 

 

 

 

175

 

 

 

 

175

Unsold units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary financial information for the year ended December 31, 2023

    

    

Hamilton

    

    

    

Hamilton

    

Hamilton

    

    

Hamilton

 Essex

345

Hamilton

Minuteman

on Main

Dexter

Essex 81

Development

Franklin

1025

Apts

Apts

Park

Total

Revenues

Rental Income

$

1,831,196

$

241,884

$

1,709,429

$

98,734

$

1,334,398

$

3,879,734

$

16,461,345

$

25,556,720

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

3,691

115

(148)

23,163

137,498

164,319

1,834,887

241,884

1,709,544

98,734

1,334,250

3,902,897

16,598,843

25,721,039

Expenses

Administrative

20,455

3,020

30,349

3,300

20,021

92,589

262,394

432,128

Depreciation and Amortization

470,253

11,709

346,856

3,264

339,605

1,065,353

3,685,524

5,922,564

Management Fees  

72,806

10,489

67,116

4,011

53,347

152,943

338,355

699,067

Operating

284,173

89,139

807

105,254

455,086

1,279,434

2,213,893

Renting

61,559

52,686

13

5,801

54,856

107,250

282,165

Repairs and Maintenance

178,816

150,845

94,262

625,687

1,902,110

2,951,720

Taxes and Insurance

281,346

61,557

193,215

17,165

147,197

527,665

2,630,668

3,858,813

 

1,369,408

86,775

930,206

28,560

765,487

2,974,179

10,205,735

16,360,350

Income Before Other Income

 

465,479

155,109

779,338

70,174

568,763

928,718

6,393,108

9,360,689

Other Income (Loss)

Interest Expense

 

(752,933)

(344,847)

(237,749)

(788,376)

(5,026,076)

(7,149,981)

Other(Expense)

 

(213,240)

(213,240)

Interest income

6,830

375

1,593

161

2,592

7,376

11,861

30,788

 

(746,103)

375

(343,254)

161

(235,157)

(994,240)

(5,014,215)

(7,332,433)

Net (Loss) Income

$

(280,624)

$

155,484

$

436,084

$

70,335

$

333,606

$

(65,522)

$

1,378,893

$

2,028,256

Net (Loss) Income —NERA 50%

    

$

(140,312)

$

77,741

$

218,041

$

35,167

$

166,802

$

(32,762)

324,677

Net Income —NERA 40%

    

$

551,556

551,556

$

876,233

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Future annual mortgage maturities at December 31, 2023 are as follows:

Hamilton

345

Hamilton

Hamilton on

Dexter

 

Period End

    

Essex 81

    

Franklin

    

Minuteman

    

Main Apts

    

Park

    

Total

 

12/31/2024

$

$

239,883

$

$

16,900,000

$

$

17,139,883

12/31/2025

 

10,000,000

249,333

10,249,333

12/31/2026

 

259,155

259,155

12/31/2027

269,365

269,365

12/31/2028

7,465,039

125,000,000

132,465,039

Thereafter

6,000,000

6,000,000

10,000,000

8,482,775

6,000,000

16,900,000

125,000,000

166,382,775

Less: unamortized deferred financing costs

(24,131)

(29,963)

(63,081)

(10,701)

(285,418)

(413,294)

$

9,975,869

$

8,452,812

$

5,936,919

$

16,889,299

$

124,714,582

$

165,969,481

At December 31, 2023 the weighted average interest rate on the above mortgages was 4.23%. The effective rate was 4.29% including the amortization expense of deferred financing costs.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Summary financial information as of December 31, 2022

  

  

Hamilton

  

  

  

Hamilton

  

Hamilton

  

  

Hamilton

Essex

345

Hamilton

Minuteman

on Main

Dexter

    

Essex 81

    

Development

    

Franklin

    

1025

    

Apts

    

Apts

    

Park

    

Total

ASSETS

Rental Properties

$

5,829,640

$

2,585,680

$

4,810,934

$

78,291

$

4,467,772

$

13,456,133

$

75,907,107

$

107,135,557

Cash & Cash Equivalents

 

985,849

 

110,907

 

358,016

 

29,065

 

328,742

 

1,377,250

 

3,866,113

 

7,055,942

Rent Receivable

 

202,221

 

78,436

 

 

4,915

 

2,600

 

9,565

 

106,165

 

403,902

Real Estate Tax Escrow

 

74,423

 

 

27,771

 

 

34,842

 

130,911

 

 

267,947

Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets

 

321,912

 

53,316

 

111,018

 

493

 

26,238

 

186,990

 

2,288,330

 

2,988,297

Total Assets

$

7,414,045

$

2,828,339

$

5,307,739

$

112,764

$

4,860,194

$

15,160,849

$

82,167,715

$

117,851,645

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

Mortgage Notes Payable

$

9,962,080

$

$

8,676,945

$

$

5,928,736

$

16,873,248

$

124,649,959

$

166,090,968

Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense

 

165,576

 

43,000

 

84,025

 

23,329

 

162,623

 

556,239

 

2,012,851

 

3,047,643

Advance Rental Pmts& Security Deposits

 

310,443

 

 

269,326

 

 

171,680

 

463,963

 

2,950,161

 

4,165,573

Total Liabilities

 

10,438,099

43,000

9,030,296

23,329

6,263,039

17,893,450

129,612,971

173,304,184

Partners’ Capital

 

(3,024,054)

 

2,785,339

 

(3,722,557)

 

89,435

 

(1,402,845)

 

(2,732,601)

 

(47,445,256)

 

(55,452,539)

Total Liabilities and Capital

$

7,414,045

$

2,828,339

$

5,307,739

$

112,764

4,860,194

$

15,160,849

$

82,167,715

$

117,851,645

Partners’ Capital %—NERA

 

50

% 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

40

% 

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

$

$

1,392,669

$

$

44,718

$

$

$

$

1,437,387

Distribution and Loss in Excess of investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

$

(1,512,027)

$

$

(1,861,278)

$

$

(701,422)

$

(1,366,300)

$

(18,978,102)

 

(24,419,129)

Total Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Net)

$

(22,981,742)

Total units/condominiums

Apartments

48

40

175

42

148

409

862

Commercial

1

1

1

3

Total

49

1

40

176

42

148

409

865

Units to be retained

49

1

40

1

42

148

409

690

Units to be sold

Units sold through February 1, 2023

175

175

Unsold units

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Summary financial information for the year ended December 31, 2022

    

    

Hamilton

    

    

Hamilton

    

Hamilton

    

    

Hamilton

Essex

345

Hamilton

Minuteman

on Main

Dexter

  

Essex 81

Development

Franklin

1025

Apts

Apts

Park

Total

Revenues

Rental Income

$

1,640,480

$

296,313

$

1,516,329

$

102,802

$

1,212,854

$

3,644,802

$

15,136,724

$

23,550,304

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

17,652

245

77,589

135,607

231,093

 

1,658,132

296,313

1,516,574

102,802

1,212,854

3,722,391

15,272,331

23,781,397

Expenses

Administrative

 

19,543

6,548

33,656

2,793

14,579

68,948

218,772

364,839

Depreciation and Amortization

 

478,538

11,709

346,793

3,264

338,919

1,081,096

3,768,367

6,028,686

Management Fees

 

75,216

11,468

59,715

4,160

48,548

146,115

316,813

662,035

Operating

 

229,528

76,108

1,344

129,232

400,489

1,167,733

2,004,434

Renting

 

25,926

32,332

9,873

51,327

91,041

210,499

Repairs and Maintenance

 

185,275

3,180

184,057

106,689

626,909

1,694,941

2,801,051

Taxes and Insurance

 

266,024

63,139

182,098

18,513

153,117

513,699

2,503,801

3,700,391

 

1,280,050

96,044

914,759

30,074

800,957

2,888,583

9,761,468

15,771,935

Income Before Other Income

 

378,082

200,269

601,815

72,728

411,897

833,808

5,510,863

8,009,462

Other Income (Loss)

Interest Expense

 

(412,329)

(351,175)

(237,851)

(759,704)

(5,081,626)

(6,842,685)

Other Expenses

(81,360)

(81,360)

 

(412,329)

(351,175)

(237,851)

(841,064)

(5,081,626)

(6,924,045)

Net Income (Loss)

$

(34,247)

$

200,269

$

250,640

$

72,729

$

174,046

$

(7,256)

$

429,237

$

1,085,417

Net Income (Loss)—NERA 50%

    

$

(17,124)

$

100,134

$

125,319

$

36,365

$

87,023

$

(3,629)

328,088

Net Income —NERA 40%

    

$

171,695

171,695

$

499,783

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Summary financial information for the year ended December 31, 2021

  

  

Hamilton

  

  

  

Hamilton

  

Hamilton

  

  

Hamilton

Essex

345

Hamilton

Minuteman

on Main

Dexter

    

Essex 81

    

Development

    

Franklin

    

1025

    

Apts

    

Apts

    

Park

    

Total

ASSETS

Rental Properties

  

$

6,263,331

$

2,588,169

$

5,062,602

$

81,555

$

4,697,616

$

14,334,539

$

78,755,698

$

111,783,510

Cash & Cash Equivalents

 

333,699

 

98,674

 

155,627

 

11,845

 

156,058

 

565,171

 

2,070,558

 

3,391,632

Rent Receivable

 

232,521

 

68,828

 

9,905

 

6,111

 

6,999

 

37,750

 

175,213

 

537,327

Real Estate Tax Escrow

 

76,651

 

 

29,999

 

 

36,451

 

109,588

 

 

252,689

Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets

 

301,043

 

62,399

 

117,197

 

446

 

24,009

 

181,941

 

2,102,717

 

2,789,752

Total Assets

$

7,207,245

$

2,818,070

$

5,375,330

$

99,957

$

4,921,133

$

15,228,989

$

83,104,186

$

118,754,910

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

Mortgage Notes Payable

$

9,948,291

$

$

8,892,331

$

$

5,920,552

$

16,857,197

$

124,585,336

$

166,203,707

Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense  

 

68,265

 

3,000

 

52,392

 

3,251

 

48,145

 

188,012

 

670,624

 

1,033,689

Advance Rental Pmts& Security Deposits

 

180,497

 

 

228,803

 

 

159,324

 

434,126

 

2,522,719

 

3,525,469

Total Liabilities

 

10,197,053

3,000

9,173,526

3,251

6,128,021

17,479,335

127,778,679

170,762,865

Partners’ Capital

 

(2,989,808)

 

2,815,070

 

(3,798,196)

 

96,706

 

(1,206,888)

 

(2,250,346)

(44,674,493)

 

(52,007,955)

Total Liabilities and Capital

$

7,207,245

$

2,818,070

$

5,375,330

$

99,957

$

4,921,133

$

15,228,989

$

83,104,186

$

118,754,910

Partners’ Capital %—NERA

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

50

% 

 

40

% 

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

$

$

1,407,535

$

$

48,353

$

$

$

 

1,455,888

Distribution and Loss in Excess of investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

$

(1,494,905)

$

$

(1,899,098)

$

$

(603,445)

$

(1,125,174)

$

(17,869,797)

 

(22,992,420)

$

(21,536,532)

Total units/condominiums

Apartments

 

48

 

 

40

 

175

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

862

Commercial

 

1

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

3

Total

 

49

 

1

 

40

 

176

42

 

148

 

409

 

865

Units to be retained

 

49

 

1

 

40

 

1

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

690

Units to be sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Units sold through February 1, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsold units

 

 

 

 

175

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Summary financial information for the year ended December 31, 2021

    

    

Hamilton

    

    

    

Hamilton

    

Hamilton

    

    

Hamilton

Essex

345

Hamilton

Minuteman

on Main

Dexter

Essex 81

Development

Franklin

1025

Apts

Apts

Park

Total

Revenues

Rental Income

$

1,609,397

$

391,878

$

1,360,472

$

98,135

$

1,139,865

$

3,370,478

$

12,866,983

$

20,837,208

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

12,761

 

 

1,494

 

 

3,913

 

38,697

 

97,781

 

154,646

 

1,622,158

391,878

1,361,966

98,135

1,143,778

3,409,175

12,964,764

20,991,854

Expenses

Administrative

 

76,338

 

2,875

31,566

2,812

16,450

68,008

205,460

 

403,509

Depreciation and Amortization

 

479,512

 

20,298

343,834

3,264

338,362

1,089,225

3,742,118

 

6,016,613

Management Fees

 

52,617

 

12,922

54,178

3,801

45,541

131,221

274,882

 

575,162

Operating

 

168,160

 

58,667

334

98,115

432,061

1,023,732

 

1,781,069

Renting

 

101,328

 

54,672

4,419

90,842

460,718

 

711,979

Repairs and Maintenance

 

159,593

 

520

129,548

120,626

624,475

1,814,342

 

2,849,104

Taxes and Insurance

 

261,145

 

60,764

 

175,183

 

19,467

 

144,533

 

451,937

 

2,426,021

 

3,539,050

 

1,298,693

 

97,379

 

847,648

 

29,678

 

768,046

 

2,887,769

 

9,947,273

 

15,876,486

Income Before Other Income

 

323,465

 

294,499

 

514,318

 

68,457

 

375,732

 

521,406

 

3,017,491

 

5,115,368

Other Income (Loss)

Interest Expense

 

(246,339)

(359,036)

(237,845)

(759,698)

(5,055,677)

(6,658,595)

Interest Income

 

1,222

1,222

 

(246,339)

(359,036)

(237,845)

(759,698)

(5,054,455)

(6,657,373)

Net Income (Loss)

$

77,126

$

294,499

$

155,282

$

68,458

$

137,887

$

(238,292)

$

(2,036,964)

$

(1,542,005)

Net Income (Loss)—NERA 50%

    

$

38,563

$

147,249

$

77,641

$

34,229

$

68,944

$

(119,147)

 

247,478

Net Income —NERA 40%

    

$

(814,786)

 

(814,786)

$

(567,308)

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NOTE 16. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT 401(k) PLANS

Effective January 1, 2019, employees of the Partnership, who meet certain minimum age and service requirements, are eligible to participate in the Hamilton Company’s 401(k) Plan (the “401(k) Plan”).  Eligible employees may elect to defer up to 90 percent of their eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis to the 401(k) Plan, subject to certain limitations imposed by federal law. 

The amounts contributed by employees are immediately vested and non-forfeitable. Beginning January 1, 2019, the Partnership matched 50% up to 6% of compensation deferred by each employee in the 401(k) plan. The Partnership may make discretionary matching or profit-sharing contributions to the 401(k) Plan on behalf of eligible participants in any plan year. Participants are always 100 percent vested in their pre-tax contributions and will begin vesting in any matching or profit-sharing contributions made on their behalf after two years of service with the Partnership at a rate of 20 percent per year, becoming 100 percent vested after a total of six years of service with the Partnership. Total expense recognized by the Partnership for the 401(k) Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $64,000, $85,000 and $45,000 respectively.

NOTE 17. IMPACT OF RECENTLY-ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting—Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). The guidance requires incremental disclosures related to a public entity’s reportable segments. ASU 2023-07 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Partnership is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-07 will have on the Partnership's consolidated financial statements.

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NOTE 18. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended

 

    

March 31, 2023

    

June 30, 2023

    

September 30, 2023

    

December 31, 2023

    

Total

 

Revenue

$

17,691,686

$

18,101,036

$

18,961,642

$

19,727,004

$

74,481,368

Expenses

 

13,240,321

 

13,362,686

 

14,062,381

 

15,001,133

 

55,666,521

Income Before Other Income

 

4,451,365

4,738,350

4,899,261

 

4,725,871

 

18,814,847

Other Expenses

 

(2,696,990)

 

(2,513,746)

 

(2,724,035)

 

(2,426,126)

 

(10,360,897)

Net Income

$

1,754,375

$

2,224,604

$

2,175,226

$

2,299,745

$

8,453,950

Net Income Per Unit

$

14.72

$

18.73

$

18.38

$

19.51

$

71.34

Net Income Per Depositary Receipt

$

0.49

$

0.62

$

0.61

$

0.65

$

2.38

Three Months Ended

 

    

March 31, 2022

    

June 30, 2022

    

September 30, 2022

    

December 31, 2022

    

Total

 

Revenue

$

16,580,409

$

16,931,928

$

17,078,383

$

17,703,006

$

68,293,726

Expenses

12,803,459

12,321,006

12,517,586

12,563,529

50,205,580

Income Before Other Income

 

3,776,950

4,610,922

4,560,797

5,139,477

18,088,146

Other Expenses

 

(3,434,532)

 

(4,367,937)

 

(3,565,573)

 

(2,996,831)

 

(14,364,873)

Net Income

$

342,418

$

242,985

$

995,224

$

2,142,646

$

3,723,273

Net Income Per Unit

$

2.82

$

2.02

$

8.32

$

17.83

$

30.99

Net Income Per Depositary Receipt

$

0.09

$

0.07

$

0.28

$

0.59

$

1.03

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NOTE 19—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

From January 1, 2024 through March 14, 2024, the Partnership has purchased 2,753 Depository Receipts.

In March 2024, the Partnership approved a quarterly distribution of $12.00 per Unit ($0.40 per Receipt), payable on March 28, 2024. In addition to the quarterly distribution, there will be a special distribution of $48.00 per Class A unit ($1.60 per Receipt) payable on March 28, 2024.

The Partnership is currently in negotiations with a lender or a replacement line of credit.

NOTE 20—QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Additions

 

    

Balance at

    

Charged to

    

Charged to

    

    

Balance

 

Beginning

Costs and

other account

Deductions

at end

 

Description

of Period

Expenses

describe

Describe(a)

of Period

 

Year Ended December 31, 2023:

Deducted from asset accounts:

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

1,007,025

1,462,371

1,274,685

1,194,711

Year Ended December 31, 2022:

Deducted from asset accounts:

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

831,576

845,551

670,102

1,007,025

Year Ended December 31, 2021:

Deducted from asset accounts:

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

1,453,695

436,222

1,058,341

831,576

(a)Uncollectible accounts written off

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

    

Description of Exhibit

(3)

Second Amended and Restated Contract of Limited Partnership.(1)

(4)

(a)

Specimen certificate representing Depositary Receipts.(2)

(b)

Description of rights of holders of Partnership securities.(2)

(c)

Deposit Agreement, dated August 12, 1987, between the General Partner and the First National Bank of Boston.(3)

(d)

Description of the Registrant’s Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) (4)

(10.1)

Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Sally A. Starr and Lisa Brown, Trustees of Omnibus Realty Trust, a nominee trust.(5)

(10.2)

Commitment letter from Wachovia Multifamily Capital, Inc. to The Hamilton Company dated January 11, 2008.(6)

(10.3)

Amendment dated February 27, 2008 to Commitment letter from Wachovia Multifamily Capital, Inc. to The Hamilton Company dated January 11, 2008.(7)

(10.4)

Purchase and Sale and Escrow Agreement dated September 1, 2009 by and between 175 Free Street Investors LLC, as Seller, The Hamilton Company, as Purchaser, and First American Title Insurance Company, as Escrow Agent.(8)

(10.5)

Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of HBC Holdings, LLC.(9)

(10.6)

Limited Liability Company Agreement of Hamilton Park Towers, LLC.(10)

(10.7)

Pledge Agreement dated October 28, 2009 by and between New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership and HBC Holdings, LLC.(11)

(10.8)

Promissory Note dated October 28, 2009 of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership in favor of HBC Holdings, LLC.(12)

(10.9)

MultiFamily Note—CME of Hamilton Park Towers, LLC, as Borrower, in favor of Wachovia Multifamily Capital, Inc., as Lender, in the principal amount of $89,914,000 dated October 28, 2009.(13)

(10.10)

Purchase and sale agreement by and between Avon Street Apartments and 503-509 Pleasant Street, LLC. (20)

(10.11)

Purchase and Sale Agreement dated May 20, 2011 by and between Battlegreen Apartments Trust and Hamilton Battle Green LLC (14).

(10.12)

Promissory Note dated June 1, 2011 by and between Avon Street Apartments Limited Partnership, as Maker, and Harold Brown, as Lender (15).

(10.13)

Pledge Agreement dated June 1, 2011 by and between Avon Street Apartments Limited Partnership, as Pledgor, and Harold Brown, as Pledgee (16).

(10.14)

Hamilton Green Purchase Agreement dated June 14, 2013 (17)

(10.15)

Loan Agreement dated July 15, 2013(18)

(10.16)

Revolving Line of Credit dated July 31, 2014 (19)

(10.17)

Purchase and Sale Agreement dated August 27, 2015, between Avalon II Massachusetts Value I, L.P., and the Residences at Captain Parker, LLC (25)

(10.18)

Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement dated January 7, 2016 between Residences at Captain Parker, LLC (“Captain Parker”) and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”)(21)

(10.19)

Multifamily Note Floating Rate dated January 7, 2016, in the principal amount of $20,071,000 made by Captain Parker (22)

(10.20)

Multifamily Mortgage, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture filing Massachusetts dated January 7, 2016 between Captain Parker and KeyBank (23)

(10.21)

Guaranty dated January 7, 2016, made by New England realty associates Limited Partnership as a limited guarantor (24)

(10.22)

Offer to Purchase Agreement dated June 19, 2017 by and between New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership as buyer and M.J. Realty Trust II, as seller. (26)

(10.23)

Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated July 6, 2017, by and between New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership and M.J. Realty Trust II. (27)

(10.24)

Promissory Note dated July 6, 2017 in the principal amount of $16,000,000 payable to HBC Holdings, LLC, made by New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership.(28)

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(10.25)

Pledge Agreement dated July 6, 2017, by and between New England Associates Limited Partnership and HBC Holdings, LLC.(29)

(10.26)

Mortgage Note dated as of May 31,2018 in the principal amount of $125,000,000 payable to John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), made by Hamilton Park Towers, LLC (30)

(10.27)

Mortgage, assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2018 by and between Hamilton Park Towers, LLC and John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.).(31)

(10.28)

Guaranty Agreement dated as of May 31, 2018 made by New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership and HBC Holdings, LLC in favor of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (32)

(10.29)

Purchase and Sale agreement dated September 27, 2019, between Country Club Garden Apartments and The Hamilton Company, or its Nominee. (33)

(10.30)

Loan Agreement dated December 20, 2019, by and between Mill Street Gardens, LLC, and Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC. (34).

(10.31)

Promissory Note dated December 20, 2019, in the principal amount of $35,000,000, payable to Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC. by Mill Street Gardens, LLC (35)

(10.32)

Guaranty dated December 20, 2019, made by New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership as a Guarantor (36)

(10.33)

Mortgage Deed, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement dated December 20, 2019 between Mill Street Gardens, LLC and Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC. (37)

(10.34)

Master Credit Facility Agreement dated as of November 30, 2021 by and between KeyBank National Association as the Lender and New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership as the Borrower. (38)

(10.35)

Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement and Fixture Filings dated November 30, 2021 between New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership and KeyBank National Association. (39)

(10.36)

Rate Lock Authorization Agreements dated as of April 25, 2022, by and between KeyBank National Associates as the Lender, and New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership as the Borrower.(40)

(10.37)

Reaffirmation, Joinder and First Amendment to the Master Credit Facility Agreement dated as of June 16, 2022, by and between KeyBank National Association as the Lender, and New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership as the Borrower.(41)

(10.38)

Multifamily Note, Mortgage, dated June 16, 2022 by and between New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership and KeyBank National Association.(42)

(10.39)

Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement and Fixture Filings dated June 16, 2022 by and between New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership and KeyBank National Association.(43)

(10.40)

Multifamily Note, Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement and Fixture Filings dated June 16, 2022 by and between New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership and KeyBank National Association.(44)

(31.1)

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Ronald Brown, Principal Executive Officer of the Partnership (President and a Director of New Real, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership)

(31.2)

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Jameson Brown, Principal Financial Officer of the Partnership (Treasurer and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership)

(32.1)

Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of Ronald Brown, Principal Executive Officer of the Partnership (President and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership) and Jameson Brown, Principal Financial Officer of the Partnership (Treasurer and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership).

(97)

New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership Clawback Policy

(99.1)

Combined Financial Statements of Significant Subsidiaries

(101.1)

The following financial statements from New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership Quarterly Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(104)

Cover Page Interactive Data File – The cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

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(1)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Partnership’s Statement Furnished in Connection with the Solicitation of Consents filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on October 14, 1986.
(2)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A to Exhibit 2(b) to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A, filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on August 17, 1987.
(3)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2(b) to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A, filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on August 17, 1987.
(4)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(d) to the Partnership’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2020.
(5)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 1995.
(6)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 11, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2008.
(7)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 27, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008.
(8)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.
(9)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.
(10)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.
(11)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2009.
(12)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2009.
(13)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2009.
(14)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 26, 2011
(15)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2011.
(16)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2011.
(17)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2013.
(18)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2013.

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(19)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2014.
(20)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Partnership’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2011.
(21)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2016.
(22)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2016.
(23)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2016.
(24)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2016.
(25)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Partnership’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2016.
(26)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2017.
(27)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2017.
(28)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2017.
(29)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2017.
(30)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2018.
(31)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2018.
(32)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2018.
(33)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Partnership’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2020
(34)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Partnership’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2020
(35)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Partnership’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2020
(36)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Partnership’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2020
(37)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Partnership’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and

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Exchange Commission on March 12, 2020
(38)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 6, 2021
(39)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 6, 2021.
(40)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2022.
(41)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 22, 2022.
(42)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 22, 2022.
(43)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2.1 to the Partnership’s Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 22, 2022.
(44)Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2.2 to the Partnership’s Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 22, 2022.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership

By:

/s/ Jameson Brown

Jameson Brown, Treasurer

By:

/s/ Ronald Brown

Ronald Brown, President

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

    

Title

    

Date

/s/ Ronald Brown

President and Director of the General Partner (Principal

March 14, 2024

Ronald Brown

Executive Officer)

/s/ Jameson Brown

Treasurer and Director of the General Partner (Principal

March 14, 2024

Jameson Brown

Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/ David Aloise

Director of the General Partner

March 14, 2024

David Aloise

/s/ Martina Alibrandi

Director of the General Partner

March 14, 2024

Martina Alibrandi

/s/ Andrew Bloch

Director of the General Partner

March 14, 2024

Andrew Bloch

/s/ Sally Michael

Director of the General Partner

March 14, 2024

Sally Michael

/s/ David Reier

Director of the General Partner

March 14, 2024

David Reier

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